Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Job Description:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - 2 Positions

Public Works - Water & Wastewater

Regular Full-Time

CUPE LOCAL 966

Under general supervision of the Foreperson, you will be responsible for monitoring, operating and maintaining municipal water treatment, water distribution re-chlorination, water storage, and water pumping facilities and stations.

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_Responsibilities__:_**- Monitor process chemical inventories, process equipment performance; perform periodic preventative or unscheduled corrective maintenance to ensure proper operations

Required to enter confined spaces to inspect condition of equipment or to perform maintenance
Maintain buildings and grounds and exercise emergency standby power generators
Monitor and evaluate water or wastewater treatment and wastewater collection process performance and make all necessary adjustments to maintain continuous compliance with Approvals and regulations under the _Sate Drinking Water Act _and the regulations under the _Ontario Water Resources Act and Nutrient Management _Act_
Immediately report any "Permit to Take Water" or _"C _of A" exceedances to the Water or Wastewater ORO, Foreperson, Compliance Specialist and/or Supervisor
Is accountable for all tools. instrumentation. equipment and vehicles as assigned
Performs daily circle check of assigned vehicles. Alerts Supervisor of problems and damages as incurred procedures including detailed technical information required by outside contractors to troubleshoot and resolve major operating problems
Performs water and/or wastewater quality testing including collection of water and wastewater samples in accordance with Region of Peel and/or regulatory standards.
Participates and assists with annual Ministry of the Environment facility inspections and regular Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) internal and external audits including answering technical questions regarding operational procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements
Immediately reports regulatory compliance issues according to Region of Peel communication protocols and/or policies
Reports health and safety hazards. Applies safety precautions and procedures in connection with duties performed as required by WHMIS, Ministry of Transportation,
Ministry of the Environment regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ministry of Labour); following Regional policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment and attire
Executes duties in a tactful and courteous manner. Maintains neat appearance and performs duties in a way which conveys a 'positive image' of the Region.
Regularly responds to customer complaints and immediately troubleshoots and resolves concerns
Provides general information on water and wastewater services to promote trust and confidence with the public
Is required to take part in standby rotation
Act as the Operator-InCharge (OIC) as designated by the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO)
Regularly required to provide direction to other employees or act as team leader by ensuring quality and service standards and regulatory compliance requirements are met, by providing guidance and training

_ Qualifications__:
_**- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent

Minimum MECP certifications include Wastewater Treatment Class 1 and Wastewater Collection Class
Minimum 2 years of industry related work experience
Possess a Class "G" license in good standing ("DZ" preferred)
Solid understanding of all relevant legislation including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Water Resources Act
Understanding of emergency standby power systems and handling hazardous process chemicals
Polished knowledge of municipal water pumping hydraulics, including water pressure management and the maintenance of drinking water quality in water storage facilities and the water distribution system
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent mentoring, coaching and training skills

Location: 230 Advance Blvd, Brampton, ON.

Hours:40 hours per week

Interview:
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
**New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccinat