Water treatment plant operator Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Cold / refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• City or urban

Tasks

• Operate disinfection systems
• Operate filtration and clarification systems
• Operate pumping systems
• Take physico-chemical measurements on water and sludge
• Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
• Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals
• Apply chemicals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Ear plugs
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers