Water Treatment Operator-Monday-Friday-2pm-11:30pm

Position Summary

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Water Treatment Operator performs treatment of oily waters using chemical recipe’s along with assorted types of pumps, valves and process equipment for the movement of the oily waters through the treatment process. The operator is also responsible for assisting with maintenance (scheduling, performing, recording and reporting) of process equipment and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of required treatment chemicals and miscellaneous water treatment supplies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Movement of oily waters from the tank farm to the process tanks based on direction from supervisor


• Sampling of the water at different stages of the treatment process


• Use of pumps for the addition of chemicals (hazardous and nonhazardous) to the treatment tanks as directed


• Performing basic wet chemistry test on treatment process samples


• Preparation of reagents needed for treatment process


• Maintaining Inventory levels of required treatment chemicals and supplies


• Assisting with the scheduling, performing, recording and reporting of process equipment maintenance (preventative and reactive)


• Operating and cleaning of the filter press


• Operating and cleaning of oil/water separator


• Housekeeping/maintenance tasks in the water treatment building as needed


• Maintenance of SOP’s


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Position Specifications (Qualifications)

Education / Knowledge / Experience

• Chemical Engineering Technology or Chemical Technician Diploma


• Or equivalent experience of 2+ years


• WHMIS, Transportation Dangerous Goods (TDG) training


• Knowledge of Ontario Regulation 347 is an asset


• Lift Truck operator training or willingness to be trained


• Previous experience with respect to valves and piping systems and pumps an asset


• Experience/Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment maintenance

Skills and Abilities

• Able to be physically active all day, in an indoor/outdoor environment


• Work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment


• Ability to react to situations with common sense and good judgment, and in a timely and responsible manner


• Communication skills: listening, verbal, and written


• Basic math and problem-solving skills


• Driving

Personal Attributes

• Mechanically inclined


• Willing and able to work in a dirty environment and not mind getting dirty


• Team player and able to work independently


• Flexible, adaptable, easy going


• Positive, friendly attitude

Environment / Working Conditions

Health and Safety Considerations / Unusual Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals


• Use of personal protective safety equipment (latex gloves, rubber boots, respiration mask, ear plugs, face shield, goggles, safety glasses), as required


• Heights, climbing, working with ladders


• Regular exposure to inclement weather (heat, cold, precipitation)


• Regular exposure to noisy environments (Yard, Shop, trucks, pumps)


• Regular exposure to fumes, vehicle exhaust, obnoxious odours


• Regular exposure to slip and fall hazards

Work Environment

• Most of the work is completed indoors in the water treatment building, with some occasional time required in the Lab, Pumphouse and yard as required.


• Work is generally conducted during a standard work week (Monday to Friday), and generally on a shift schedule which may fall between 2 pm and 11:30pm daily (40 hours per week)


• Overtime and weekend hours, as required, during peak business times

Physical Demands

• Physically capable of lifting, pulling, carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis, and up to 100lbs as required


• Rolling drums, moving hoses, pushing pump cart


• operating equipment, such as forklift


• Climbing stairs and ladders


• Standing for long periods; very minimal time spent sitting


• Operating manual and power hand tools


• Mental concentration to ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times