Water & Wastewater Operator in Training

Choose a career at H 2 O Innovation with a team of passionate and highly self-motivated water treatment professionals working on multidisciplinary challenges in an international, dynamic and ever-growing environment. Here, we encourage entrepreneurship and celebrate achievements . We work together to reach ambitious goals in an environment where fulfilling commitments and integrity are valued.

H 2 O Innovation is known for its state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment systems as well as providing water and wastewater plant operations and maintenance management support across North America. H 2 O is seeking Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training (OIT) in the Interior BC area. CONDITIONS Overall remuneration including: Group insurance plan; RRSP; Share profit plan; Vacation and sick days.

THE DAY-TO-DAY Reporting to the Operations Lead and Project Manager, the Water & Wastewater Plant Operator will be responsible for: Ensure safe, compliant, and consistent operation of all water and wastewater treatment plants ; Operation and maintenance of the treatment plants, sludge processing systems, and pumping stations according to related Government standards; Conduct regular inspections of the collection and distribution systems as well as the plants; Creation and initiation of work orders for operational servicing and repairs; Preparation and delivery of activity and work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance; Ordering of goods and equipment, and maintain inventory; Submission of Reports to government agencies, departments, and other organizations as required; Ability to communicate effectively with other personnel and supervisors; Provide guidance and support to plant team members ; Maintain and execute training for operations personnel to develop required knowledge and skills ; Communicate with the operators, client and management on issues that may potentially affect the treatment process, compliance or public health ; Support water and wastewater treatment projects.

Support with the development of project plans, SOP’s, justify and execute project requests. Support and maintain positive operator and customer relationships and communications ; Ensure strategic market development and growth ; Other duties as assigned. SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES DESIRED Professional: Experience operating and maintaining Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants and related equipment desired; Must be flexible and demonstrate a dedication to the position and to public services; Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Word, and Excel; Valid Driver’s License required; Must be able to perform on-call support services on rotation Excellent and professional oral and written communication skills.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Walking & Standing: 4-12 hr/day; Bending & Reaching: 4-8 hr/day; Pushing & pulling: 4-8 hr/day; Driving 4-6 hr/day; Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 50 lbs; Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside. Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in often harsh weather conditions.

Personal: The selected candidate will be recognized for his/her organizational skills , rigor and analytical skills . He/she will be autonomous in addition to being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment . The candidate will be goal oriented and will act as a team player , who not only will share his/her knowledge , but who will also have the desire to learn continually .

Lastly, he/she will demonstrate a professional and positive attitude towards his/her team and the external & internal clients. H 2 O INNOVATION H 2 O Innovation designs and provides state-of-the-art, custom-built and integrated water treatment solutions based on membrane filtration technology for municipal, industrial, energy and natural resources end-users.

The Corporation’s activities rely on three pillars which are i) water and wastewater projects; ii) specialty products and services, including a complete line of specialty chemicals, consumables, specialized products for the water treatment industry as well as control and monitoring systems; and iii) operation and maintenance services for water and wastewater treatment systems.

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