Water Treatment Startup & Operations Technician

Associated Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Market competitive salaries withannual

Matching pension program

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance

Mental health supports

Generous paid vacation

Paid office closure December

Paid sick time

Parental leave top up

Professional development support

Mentoring programs

Paid PD hours

Social events

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Associated Engineering in Calgary seeks an experienced Water Treatment Operations Technician to support startup, commissioning, optimization, and long-term operation of municipal water treatment facilities. The role collaborates with engineers, technologists, contractors, and utility staff to ensure safe transition from construction to full operation.

You will assist with commissioning plans, procedures, and startup documentation, and provide operational expertise during design reviews to

Qualifications

• Minimum Level II Water Treatment Operator Certification or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Level II Water Treatment Operator Certification

Tools

SCADA systems

Process diagrams

Job description

Associated Engineering in Calgary seeks an experienced Water Treatment Operations Technician to support startup, commissioning, optimization, and long-term operation of municipal water treatment facilities. The role collaborates with engineers, technologists, contractors, and utility staff to ensure safe transition from construction to full operation.

You will assist with commissioning plans, procedures, and startup documentation, and provide operational expertise during design reviews to