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Metro Vancouver – Join us in shaping one of the world’s most sustainable regions. We deliver service excellence in the areas of regional growth planning, water and solid waste management, regional parks, affordable housing, and community engagement to over 2.3 million residents. We are working towards a vision of a sustainable common future, and invite you to bring your skills and passion, and apply your expertise to expanding the boundaries of sustainability. We offer competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; a municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and varied opportunities for professional growth and development. Our Operations & Maintenance Department is currently seeking a: |
Water Treatment Operator
(Full-Time Regular)
PURPOSE:
Operates, monitors, calibrates and assists in the maintenance and repair of the water treatment systems and equipment at the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant and various other Metro Vancouver water treatment facilities.
DUTIES:
Controls Water Treatment Plant operation by taking samples, analyzing results, determining flows and chemical feed rates and making adjustments as required via CDACS control system and in the field.
Performs maintenance and cleaning of chlorine analyzers, chlorination equipment, turbidity meters, particle counters, pH analyzers, streaming current detectors, UV reactors, belt filter presses, clarifier, and Actiflo treatment system, ozone systems, tanks, flumes and conveyance systems, and various other water treatment equipment.
Performs visual checks and monitors the operation of treatment plant equipment such as filters, clarifiers, Actiflo treatment system, mixing tanks, lime/soda ash system, carbon dioxide system, sludge thickening and dewatering, and chemical feed systems.
Performs filter backwashes and operates residuals handling systems.
Operates treatment facility process computer systems.
Maintains daily operating records including analysis, flows, water quality and chemical use.
Conducts tours of the Water Treatment facilities as required.
Assists with the unloading of chemicals and completes required documentation.
Performs chlorine cylinder changes.
Performs sampling and laboratory tests of plant treatment processes to ensure efficient and effective operation.
Operates chemical feed systems such as alum, ferric chloride, sodium hypochlorite, chlorine, lime, soda ash, liquid oxygen, ozone, polymers, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide and calcium or sodium thiosulphate.
Troubleshooting of chemical feed, and delivery systems, filtration systems and residual handling systems.
Coordinates equipment shut-downs and assists other work groups with maintenance tasks as required.
Disinfection and de-chlorination of new or repaired water mains.
Attends to alarm calls during and after normal working hours.
Responds to chemical spills and treated water discharges to the environment.
Assists Foreman with the production of safety and operations procedures.
Works in compliance with all Metro Vancouver safety policies and procedures and WorkSafeBC regulations.
Assists in the training of junior operations staff.
Maintains treatment facility buildings and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 and graduation from a two year Water Quality Technology education program or related discipline (i.e. environmental sciences, environmental or chemical technology, and instrumentation).
At minimum, British Columbia EOCP Class II Water Treatment Operator Certification. The highest EOCP Water Treatment Certificate achieved shall be maintained in good standing and a copy of the Certificate shall be filed in the employee file in Human Resources as proof of eligibility.
Minimum two years work experience in a Water Treatment environment.
Knowledge and experience in operating, troubleshooting, and repairing water treatment system equipment.
Knowledge of basic process control systems, telemetry, electric motors, and calibration of instrumentation.
Ability to use a variety of software applications including process control, data acquisition, reporting and record keeping, word processing, common spreadsheet applications and email.
Ability to perform laboratory tests on water supplies and plant processes to optimize water quality and plant performance.
Sound knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and occupational hazards in the water treatment environment and the ability to react promptly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment and deal effectively with the public.
Demonstrated mechanical ability and experience performing maintenance duties in a water treatment field.
Physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
Willingness and ability to work on a variable shift. Ability to be on standby.
Valid B.C. Driver’s License.
The annual salary is $67,017, plus an additional 6.25% deferred compensation, and is accompanied by an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. Please follow this link www.metrovancouver.org/careers to our Careers page where you can submit your application by Friday, July 3, 2009.
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While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
