Water Treatment Operations Technician

Associated Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salaries

Pension matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Associated Engineering in Calgary seeks an experienced Water Treatment Operations Technician to support startup, commissioning, and optimization of municipal water treatment facilities. You will work with engineers, contractors and utility staff to ensure safe transition from construction to full operation and provide ongoing support for existing facilities.

The role includes traveling to project sites, interpreting diagrams, and applying best practices in water treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level II Water Treatment Operator Certification or equivalent.
• Experience operating municipal water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of conventional and advanced drinking water treatment processes.
• Understanding of water treatment regulations and best practices.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support startup and commissioning of new and upgraded water treatment plants.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors and utility staff during construction and operation.
• Perform functional and performance testing and optimize processes.
• Assist with commissioning plans, operating procedures and startup documentation.
• Provide operational expertise during design reviews to improve maintainability.
• Troubleshoot treatment processes and electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Reading P&IDs/diagrams

Education

Level II Water Treatment Operator Certification

Tools

SCADA systems

Process diagrams interpretation

Job description

The Opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee‑owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated

The Opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee‑owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Water Treatment Operations Technician to join our team in our Calgary office. This is an exciting opportunity for an operator who enjoys applying their operational expertise beyond day-to-day plant operations by supporting the startup, commissioning, optimization, and long‑term operation of municipal water treatment facilities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring new and upgraded water treatment systems transition safely and effectively from construction to full operation while also providing ongoing operational support to existing facilities.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the startup and commissioning of new and upgraded water treatment plants and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, technologists, contractors, and utility staff during construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Participate in functional testing, performance testing, and process optimization of treatment systems.
• Assist with development and review of commissioning plans, operating procedures, and startup documentation.
• Provide operational expertise during design reviews and construction to improve maintainability and operability.
• Perform operational troubleshooting of treatment processes and mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct routine operational assessments and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with operator training and knowledge transfer to plant staff.
• Support water quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, and process performance evaluations.
• Participate in field investigations and condition assessments of existing water treatment facilities.
• Maintain accurate commissioning, operational, and regulatory records.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Does this sound like you?

Required

• Minimum Level II Water Treatment Operator Certification (or equivalent recognized certification).
• Experience operating municipal water treatment facilities.
• Working knowledge of conventional and advanced drinking water treatment processes.
• Strong understanding of water treatment regulations and operational best practices.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred

• Level II or Level III Water Treatment Operator Certification.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of treatment facilities.
• Experience with SCADA systems and process control in operations.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
• Experience working on construction projects or capital upgrades.
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, performance testing, and operator training.
• Experience with process optimization and operational assessments.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, we’re passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our Company Culture Is Shaped By

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium‑size company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.