Water and Wastewater Operator

Veolia operates and maintains both the drinking water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant in Moosonee, Ontario.

This Water and Wastewater Operator position is located in Moosonee, ON, and requires the successful candidate to relocate to the community. A northern living allowance is provided for working in Moosonee.

The Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of both water and wastewater treatment facilities and must therefore hold valid water treatment and wastewater treatment certifications. Key responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing, making operational decisions, utilizing SCADA systems, preparing regulatory reports, operating treatment equipment, and maintaining effective communication with team members

Main Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• OWWCO - WWT certification: must hold a valid class water and wastewater treatment and class collection certification and have the ability to obtain certification at the highest level of the facilities.
• Level 1 on both water and wastewater treatment is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an operator.
• Other certifications are highly desirable: first aid, confined space, etc.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Must be or become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.).
• Work toward higher level water treatment certification.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, preferably have some trade licensing (eg. Millwright).
• Able to relocate to Moosonee (if not locally based already).
• Attention to details and capability to accurately follow procedures.
• Analytical skills to understand data and graphs. Capability to make decisions based on data.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
• Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, attention to detail. Good use of the English language. Deadline oriented. Work well with others. Good hand eye coordination. Repetitive motions required. Rotating through-out the facility as required.
• Reliable and dependable on start and finish times as it impacts the operations.
• Able to work on weekends.
• Able to be on call and respond to emergency (once every 4-6 weeks typically).

Work Environment:

Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis, with working schedules from Monday to Friday, daytime.

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
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  May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Work Site Environment: Waste Water treatment odor, sometimes confined spaces, noisy environment.
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation
• Physical Demands
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  Amount of time spent –…