Water Wastewater jobs in Burnaby, BC

Position Overview

This position is responsible for field operation of water and wastewater treatment equipment for our client. The Operator will be deployed to a remote work site in Northern BC to maintain, inspect and operate company supplied equipment, while staying in close contact with the client and the operations staff. The position would require 2 weeks in camp and 2 weeks off schedule.

Responsibilities include:

· Working with on-site company contracted labor to assist in equipment installation or removal.

· Troubleshoot and carry out equipment maintenance requirements on a periodic basis.

· Work with operations staff on site and identify/contribute to the company’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.

· Improve skill set and knowledge by taking industry and company-sponsored training programs.

· Focus on safety practices and policies while undertaking day-to-day tasks associated with the job or work site tasks.

· Building ancillary equipment as needed (pipe, hoses, lift stations, cords); and various other duties as required.

· Experience in MBR wastewater treatment systems is considered an asset.

· Repair PVC, ABS, and metal plumbing.

· Handling water and wastewater treatment chemicals.

· Interpret lab results to identify inefficiencies in the operation and correct as necessary.

· Inspecting ancillary equipment (lift stations, hoses, heat trace, etc.) at least once every 12 hours.

Accountability and decision-making skills:

· Issue PO's to field contractors as required for on-site services. PO’s to be approved by the office

Education and experience:

· 2-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance

· Approved Level 2 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification

Other skills and competencies:

· Valid Driver’s License and Safety Tickets. Current 3-year driver’s abstract is required.

· Must be reliable and punctual.

· Good communications skills, both written and verbal.

· Organized and the ability to multi-task.

· Ability to meet job requirements with little daily supervision.

· Ability to organize and maintain accurate equipment files.

· Interest in keeping current with government regulations and industry requirements.

· Excellent attitude toward workplace safety.

· Computer knowledge, skills in Word, Excel, Outlook.

· Good Mechanical Aptitude.

Details

· FULL-TIME, PERMANENT

· 14/14 ROTATION

· 10-HOUR WORKDAYS

· TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS PROVIDED

· COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

· ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

BENEFITS

· DENTAL CARE

· EXTENDED HEALTH CARE

· VISION CARE

· RRSP MATCH

· SAFETY BONUS ELIGIBILITY

EDUCATION

· MINIMUM 2-5 YEARS IN THE REMOTE WORK CAMP EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS OR MAINTENANCE

· APPROVED LEVEL 2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

· LEVEL 1 OR HIGHER WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

LICENCE/CERTIFICATION

· DRIVERS LICENSE (REQUIRED)

WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL 100% (REQUIRED)

• Notes for Applicants

This role requires a capable operator who can take ownership of a working facility and address existing equipment and process challenges.

Candidates without relevant experience operating mechanical wastewater treatment systems will not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Wastewater Treatment certification (preferred)
• Water Distribution Level 1 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person