Water & Wastewater Operator - Level 2

H2O Innovation; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in Canada is looking for Certified Level 1 and 2 Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. This position involves 12-hour shifts at a local gold mine, with benefits like paid travel, meals, and accommodations. Ideal candidates should have experience in the field, strong communication skills, and a dedication to public service.

Benefits

Group insurance plan

RRSP

Vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• Must possess Level 1 in Water/Wastewater disciplines.
• Experience operating treatment plants is required.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Support operation and maintenance of treatment plants.
• Document all readings and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with personnel and supervisors.

Skills

Level 1 in Water/Wastewater disciplines

Operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job description

Choose a career at H 2 O Innovation with a team of passionate and highly self-motivated water treatment professionals working on multidisciplinary challenges in an international, dynamic and ever-growing environment. Here, we encourage entrepreneurship and celebrate achievements. We work together to reach ambitious goals in an environment where fulfilling commitments and integrity are valued.

H 2 O Innovation is known for its state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment systems as well as providing water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. H 2 O is seeking Certified Level 1 and 2 Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators in the Central Interior of British Columbia. Work will consist of 12 hour days, 2 weeks on 2 weeks off shift-work (includes potential night shift-work) at a local gold mine. Flights / travel, meals, and accommodations paid. Get your full year of pay, with only working less than half the year.

The selected candidate will be recognized for his / her organizational skills, rigor and analytical skills. He / she will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi‑tasking environment. The candidate will be goal oriented and will act as a team player, who not only will share his / her knowledge, but who will also have the desire to learn continually. Lastly, he / she will demonstrate a professional and positive attitude towards his / her team and the external & internal clients.

Benefits

Overall remuneration including :

• Group insurance plan;
• RRSP;
• Vacation and sick days.

Day‑to‑Day

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Water & Wastewater Plant Supervisor will be responsible for :

• Consistently offering professional, engaging and friendly service;
• Ensures all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Supporting staff with the maintenance and operation of the treatment plants according to related Government standards;
• Maintenance and operation of the filtering and chemical treatment process;
• Maintain all related readings and documentation;
• Keeping a daily log and documenting of analytical parameters;
• Creation and completion of work orders for servicing and repairs;
• Supporting operations staff with vacation relief;
• Supporting with the purchase of goods and equipment, and maintain inventory;
• Supporting with data entry and reports to government agencies, departments, and other organizations as required;
• Compliance with all safety and sanitation policies;
• Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel and supervisors;
• Support with the clients, vendors and engineers.
• Shared on‑call for emergency response
• Training / support of other staff or on‑site personnel

Skills & Attributes Desired

• A minimum of Level 1 in Water / Wastewater disciplines is required;
• Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment is required;
• Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to the public services;
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel;
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License required;
• Must be able to perform on‑call services on a rotational schedule;
• Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills;

Physical Aspects of Position

• Walking / standing / bending / reaching / pushing / pulling : Potential of 6-10 hr / day;
• Computer work : Potential of 1-4 hours / day;
• Physical Effort : does not lift weights more than 50 lbs;
• Environmental Stress : busy atmosphere, working inside and outside.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in sometimes harsh weather conditions.