Water Treatment Operator II — Plant Systems & Maintenance

Ontario Water Works Association; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Water Works Association seeks a Water Treatment Plant Operator II to operate and maintain process control equipment at municipal water plants, including booster and pumping stations.

You will record data, perform sampling, adjust operations to meet regulatory standards, and carry out preventative maintenance with a focus on safety and efficiency. After-hours and on-call work may be required.

A valid Class II water treatment certification and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid certification in Class II water treatment.
• Proficiently skilled and comfortable with mobile devices and technology including Google Workspace and Dayforce.
• Laboratory skills.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation devices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a clear driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and chemical systems at municipal water treatment plants.
• Record data from booster and pumping stations, including daily flows, chemical feeds, power usage and residuals.
• Make operational changes to maintain treatment based on process data.
• Undertake all sampling as required by provincial standards.
• Unplug blocked lines and pumps as required.
• Perform basic laboratory tests on water samples (fluoride, chlorine residuals, alkalinity, pH).
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs and report repair needs.
• Maintain plant grounds and buildings as directed.
• Use process interpretation and troubleshooting to adjust operations.
• Follow OHSA and city policies; be available for on-call and after-hours work.

Skills

High-level problem solving

Written and verbal communication

OHSA knowledge

Instrumentation devices

Laboratory skills

Driver’s licence

Google Workspace

Dayforce

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Dayforce

Job description

Ontario Water Works Association seeks a Water Treatment Plant Operator II to operate and maintain process control equipment at municipal water plants, including booster and pumping stations.

You will record data, perform sampling, adjust operations to meet regulatory standards, and carry out preventative maintenance with a focus on safety and efficiency. After-hours and on-call work may be required.

A valid Class II water treatment certification and a high school diploma are required.