Technician, Water Treatment-ENG-CSE S

APOTEX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

APOTEX is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to ensure the safe operation of water treatment systems across facilities. The role involves inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance, plus thorough documentation of system data.

Education required includes Grade 12 and a community college diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (or equivalent). Candidates should have strong planning, interpersonal skills, and at least two years’ experience with complex purified water systems.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned operational checks on water treatment systems and maintain logs.
• Operate system stops/starts for repairs or after faults.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, adjust, repair and calibrate water treatment equipment.
• Inspect for leaks and perform water tests and system adjustments.
• Add salt to brine, prepare analysers and perform sanitation tasks.
• Maintain system documentation (CMMS, logbooks, drawings).
• Coordinate major repairs with facilities staff and contractors to minimise downtime.
• Work with team to evaluate system effectiveness and drive improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Planning & organizing

Education

Grade 12 + college diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology

Job description

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Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

The Water Treatment Technician is responsible for ensuring the continued safe operation of water treatment systems and equipment. Carries out inspections, testing, repairs and maintenance for all facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete assigned operational checks on water treatment systems and completes daily system logs and tests. Report abnormal conditions to Building Services Manager.
• Stops / starts system as required (for repairs, after a fault shutdown / power failure).
• Troubleshoot, maintain, adjust, repair, replace, and calibrate water treatment system equipment or components having complex interlocking or inter-related circuits.
• Inspects water treatment systems for leaks.
• Completes assigned water tests and makes adjustments to system as required.
• Add salt to brine tank as required.
• Prepares and replaces analyser solutions as required.
• Completes system sanitation tasks as assigned.
• Cleans the outside of tanks and equipment.
• Compile and maintain all information and documentation relevant to water treatment systems (CMMS, Logbook, change control, update drawings, files etc.).
• Determines impact of required work, communicates, co-ordinates and supervises major repairs with other facilities staff / contractor and users to minimise service interruption.
• To work as part of a team with users, facilities staff and vendor to evaluate effectiveness of systems in order to make continuous improvements.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications; locate and diagnose trouble in the water treatment systems or equipment.
• Recommend and maintain inventory of spare parts to minimise any downtime on the system.
• Ensure that all work is performed in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and established safety standards.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Grade 12 combined with a community college diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
• Experience
  • Two years previous experience in the operations / maintenance of various complex purified water treatment systems is preferred.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of the recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $62,853.93 to $87,995.50 per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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