Water/Wastewater Operator I

Aquatera Utilities Inc•Wetaskiwin, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatera is seeking a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator for their Class III water and Class II wastewater treatment plants in Wetaskiwin. This role involves ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of these facilities, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs). The operator will be responsible for observation, preventative maintenance, and station checks of both plants, as well as the discharge of the wastewater treatment system. The position may require shift work, working alone, and participation in an on-call schedule. Key duties include performing facility operation and maintenance tasks, process monitoring and optimization, laboratory and field analysis, reporting, and detailed record keeping. The role demands adherence to all federal and provincial legislative regulations, maintaining reporting data for stakeholders, ensuring quality control for safe drinking water and acceptable wastewater effluent, and providing assistance with contracted utility projects. Professional interaction with internal staff, external customers, and stakeholders is essential. The operator must efficiently plan and complete daily activities, prioritizing safety and compliance, and investigate/document any concerns regarding water and wastewater. They will also evaluate and advise on new operation systems and stay current with new technologies, standard methods, and legal requirements. Remote operational support in other communities may be required, along with other related duties such as support in distribution/collection and office duties.

Requirements

Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
Have certifications or experience in the water/wastewater field.
Be self-motivated, organized and safety conscious
Be able to work as part of a team or independently without direct supervision
Have a proven mechanical aptitude, good analytical and problem-solving skills
Have a basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and computers
Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively
Consistently model Aquatera’s values and principles as well as incorporating continuous improvement initiatives
Have a valid Class 5 drivers’ license (minimum)
Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and Driver’s abstract satisfactory to the employer
Criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
Pass 50 lb. fitness test
Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to water/wastewater treatment plant operators with AEPA certifications in water treatment and wastewater treatment.
AEPA water treatment, Level III, and wastewater treatment, Level II, would be an asset
Class 3 driver's license would be an asset

Responsibilities

Safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a Level III water treatment plant and Level II MBBR wastewater treatment plant, as required and based on standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Observation, preventative maintenance, and station checks of the water treatment plant and the wastewater treatment plant
Observation, preventative maintenance, and discharge of wastewater treatment system
Shift work when required, working alone and participation in the on-call schedule
Perform facility operation and maintenance tasks related to process monitoring and optimization
Laboratory and field analysis
Reporting and detailed record keeping
Responsible for meeting all federal and provincial legislative regulations.
Responsible for maintaining required reporting data for multiple stakeholders and agencies
Ensure quality control and standard method practices are being utilized to ensure the production of safe drinking water and environmentally acceptable wastewater effluent
Provide assistance with contracted utility projects
Professionally interacting with all internal staff and external customers and stakeholders
Efficiently plan/complete all required daily activities while ensuring that priorities in safety and compliance are always met
Investigate and document of any/all concerns regarding water and wastewater
Evaluate and advise on all new operation systems
Must stay current with all new technologies, standard methods, and legal requirements
Remote operational support in other communities as required
Other related duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, support in distribution/collection, office duties, etc.