Treatment Plant Maintenance Operator - St. John's, Canada - City of St. John's

City of St. John's

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St. John's, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Treatment Plant Maintenance Operator:

Job Number:
J Position Title:

Treatment Plant Maintenance Operator

Department:

Public Works

Appointment Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Employee Group:
NAPE 7808
Job Category:
Water & Wastewater
Compensation:

- $36.29/Hour
Our City, Our Future:

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future.

As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population.

The City of St.

John's is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St.

John's and the metropolitan area.

If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St.

John's a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Water Treatment, this position is primarily responsible for the operation of the Bay Bulls Big Pond Water Treatment Plant and Regional System.

Maintenance duties will be assigned on an as needed basis.

Accountabilities:

Collect samples and interpret water analysis.
Replenish chemicals as required.
Perform plant process control analysis.
Monitor, evaluate and adjust water treatment process.
Evaluate characteristics of source water.
Must be able to interpret Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines and comply with drinking water regulations.
Compare treated water with Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines
Evaluate and maintain equipment, and perform housekeeping duties of all water facilities.
Perform security, and safety procedures.
Operate, maintain and repair equipment such as gas chlorinators, various water pumps, electropneumatic equipment, mechanical screens, pressure reducing valves, air compressors, pumps, fans, shafts, mechanical couplings, various mechanical drives, diesel engines, valves, piping, mechanical seals, and hot water heating systems.
Perform preventative maintenance programs on plant equipment; basic gas welding, cutting & safe rigging
Safely use and maintain shop tools and equipment and comply with all health and safety regulations.
Carry out inspections and keep records of operations and monitor activities in the protected watershed.
Other related duties including manual labour as directed by the supervisor.
Performs routine janitorial servicing of the main control room, ozone rooms and all other chemical areas

Description disclaimer:

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform maintenance and repairs to various water treatment plant equipment and systems such as, but not limited to, chlorine systems, ozone disinfection systems, oxygen generation systems, carbon dioxide systems, dual media rapid gravity filters, and pH adjustment systems.

Hours of Work:

Applicants must be members of the Newfoundland Association of Public Employees, Local 7808, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.
***- This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the _
- employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity._