Water Operator - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time, temporary (up to 18 months) Water Operator position working out of EL Smith Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, AB

What you'd be responsible for

Providing input to the operations plans and directions.
Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics, including:
Meeting or exceeding conditions of the Approval to Operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner
Providing the highest quality service, while being cost effective and exceeding internal water quality and production goals
Recording and effectively communicating all significant operational events and daily operational activities.
Ensuring the Water Treatment Plants are maintained through timely maintenance and safe and clean working environments.
Assisting with the coordination of Hazardous Energy Isolation activities for maintenance, engineering and contractors, and scheduled Plant shutdowns.
Operating the distribution and process computers and performing established water quality tests.
Ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment, and setting and monitoring chemical feed rates.
Updating and maintaining documentation and logs pertaining to tests and processes.
Correcting minor operating problems and performing other related duties as required.

What's required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviors you will possess are:

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a recognized Water and Wastewater Technician program.
Strong understanding of Plant operations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook, SharePoint and SCADA.
Able to meet the physical demands of the position. Clearance on preplacement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License
Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire
A Driver Abstract (5yr. Commercial type) will be required
Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver's permit

Health and safety are integral to EPCOR's work, and we strive to maintain a zero-injury organizational culture. As such, you have a demonstrated history of safety awareness and a safe work record to date.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction:
IBEW1007; Class: WO

Starting Wage:
$41.44 per hour

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Hours of work: 80 hours bi-weekly (this position may require participation in rotating shift work).

Application Deadline:
September 10, 2023

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Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.