Water Treatment Plant Foreman

Penticton is a vibrant innovative healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability community and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton our goal is to serve our residents businesses and visitors through good governance partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Pentictons Water Treatment Plant is in search of a highly motivated and energetic individual for the full-time permanent position of Water Treatment Plant Foreman. The City of Pentictons Water Treatment Division is a subsidiary of the Utilities Department and is responsible for the operation of the water treatment plant water booster stations and water reservoirs.

Under the general direction of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor the Water Treatment Plant Foreman is involved in making process decisions to optimize performance and planning for operational and emergency maintenance duties to maintain water quality that meets or exceeds all compliance criteria outlined in the Citys Permit and Provincial and / or Canadian Drinking Water Legislation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Directs the overall process of the Water Treatment and Water Supply System.
• Trains directs and supervises WTP Operators in operation procedures and safe work practices in day-to-day tasks and use of tools. Ensures employees comply with procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provides technical guidance leadership motivation coaching instruction and direction to WTP support of the Supervisor reviews problems Operator performance and coordinates staff training.
• Works with external contractors; oversees safety related issues (contractor orientation PPE evacuation procedures etc.) and identifies training as required.
• Oversees new or replacement equipment installation projects.
• Researches and purchases new and replacement parts and equipment
• Monitors the water distribution SCADA system through observation of gauges meters and control panels to establish accurate system demand requirements and adjusts plant production rates accordingly maintaining control of flow chemical feed rates processing of water residuals and finished water effluent.
• Reviews the operation of treatment plant and water supply equipment such chemical feed systems dissolved air floatation media filters residual handling water reservoirs and booster stations.
• Investigates system alarms on callouts as required and makes repairs or adjustments.
• Recommends adjustments to process chemicals as required.
• Compiles data prepares and reviews electronic reports and completes logs detailing plant operation ensuring accurate completion of operational maintenance lab and other records necessary to ensure all approval and minimum plant process requirements are met.
• Coordinate work schedules and plans with internal and external trades and contractors.
• Assists maintenance staff when required performs routine maintenance and preventative maintenance as assigned and ensures plant cleanliness and proper lockout procedures.
• Arranges and coordinates plant shutdowns start-ups and process changes.
• Makes recommendations on technical matters with Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and Operators to optimize treatment efficiency and water quality standards.
• Conducts tours of the Water Treatment Plant as required.
• Participates in budget process research details for capital projects and participates in design reviews for Engineering projects.
• Acts as the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor in their absence as requested.

Required Knowledge Abilities & Skills :

Required Qualifications :

If no applications are received from fully qualified candidates a candidate possessing some of the qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity position. The wage rate for a development opportunity may vary from the posted rate.

At the City of Penticton we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

Thats why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons people of colour all genders and expressions 2SLGBT2QIA persons living with disabilities and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So if your experience is close to what were looking for we would love a chance to talk about working with you. The posting will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days to ensure consideration of internal applicants and may remain open until September 29 2025 ; however it is subject to closing earlier should a suitable candidate be selected within that timeframe.

Position type :

Full-time Permanent (40 hours per week)

Wage :

$44.77 - $49.38 per hour (Pay Grade 17 CUPE)

Benefits :

Attractive benefits vacation and pension package

Note :

At times this position will be required to be on standby and work after hours / weekends

Competition # : 25-114

Key Skills

Cognos,ABAP,Civil Construction,E Learning,Agricultural,Application Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 44 - 49