Water & Wastewater System Operator

Municipality of the County of Inverness•Strathlorne, NS

65d

About The Position

The Water & Wastewater System Operator is responsible for operating, reporting, and facilitating the maintenance of all municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and promotes safe and sustainable water practices by monitoring municipal water distribution and wastewater treatment systems. The successful candidate will frequently travel to various sites across the municipality, utilizing technical expertise to maintain and ensure safe water services. This role requires responding to emergency situations outside of regular work hours from time to time, with the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

Knowledge of the various Acts, Regulations and guidelines pertaining to Water and Wastewater Treatment plants.
Strong communication both written and verbal, with organizational abilities and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and capable of effective decision-making, on occasion in time sensitive situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Skilled in analyzing processes and identifying efficiencies.
Exposure to odours, hazardous materials, and confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Wastewater Treatment and/or Water Treatment operator certifications or be willing to obtain Provincial Operator Certificates for both.
Water and Wastewater Systems at the Operator in Training (OIT) level or above.
Certification in the following, or ability to complete training and/or certification, for: Standard First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Temporary Workplace Signing, Traffic Control Person, Confined Space Entry, Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations
Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license (and clean driver’s abstract)

Responsibilities

Perform required chemical, physical, microscopic and biological analysis on a daily basis at the Water Treatment and Sewage Treatment plants.
Complete Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment process changes/adjustments based upon interpretation of lab data and an assessment of physical observation (trouble shooting) to comply with NSECC regulations.
Maintain, operate and calibrate Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment analytical equipment.
Operate and maintain all treatment equipment including various chemical feed systems.
Maintain and comply with standard practices, policy and procedural manuals for the Water System and Wastewater System and associated plant operation and maintenance.
Communicate with the Director of Public Works any concerns and other relevant information pertaining to Water Treatment and Sewage Treatment plants.
Assist other towns and municipalities, as needed.
Participate in ongoing training and certification programs to enhance skills and maintain compliance knowledge of trends and practices in the utility industry through peer association, attendance at seminars, study, review of literature, and proposed regulations.
Assist with tracking equipment, materials, and tools as needed.
Manage day-to-day activities in accordance with established work orders and time management system.