Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) – Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.
Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas, electricity and telecommunications services in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 150 years.
Primary Duties
The Wastewater Treatment Operator operates and monitors all City owned Wastewater Treatment Facilities and pumping stations. They will maintain wastewater facilities in compliance with applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor treatment plan and facility processes and record activities consistent with regulatory requirements.
Complete Chain of Custody documentation and delivery of samples to lab for analysis.
Identify non-compliances and report any spills or overflow events.
Respond to alarms, troubleshoot and rectify issues as they arise.
Evaluate trends and identify visual and audible abnormalities to determine process performance.
Take appropriate corrective action to address incidents of non-compliance and deviations from design objectives.
Identify and propose improvements to operational plans, procedures, workflow processes and infrastructure.
Review internal and external facility testing results and determine treatment efficiency, identify potential process issues and administer the appropriate operational changes.
Conduct routine maintenance checks on facility equipment and notify appropriate stakeholders of issues or required repairs.
Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of MECP Regulations and requirements for logs, data collection and entry
Advanced knowledge and proficiency with treatment unit processes, lab and sampling procedures and techniques
Ability to operate various equipment including loader, plowing equipment, boom, forklift etc.
Advanced proficiency with SCADA
Intermediate knowledge of O.Reg 129/04
Ability to follow instructions and procedures required to run, calibrate and maintain specialized equipment
Intermediate math skills to ensure accurate calculations of dosages, usage, flow rates etc.
Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
Basic MS365 skills
Qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma in Environmental or Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline
OIT or a Wastewater Treatment Operator license an asset
Class G drivers’ license
Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment
Applicant must be capable of walking, lifting and climbing and perform the physical demands of the position.
Acquire and maintain the minimum licensing requirements in Wastewater Treatment.
Maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license throughout employment.
Must be reliable and able to work shift rotation, including night shift
A criminal record check satisfactory to Utilities Kingston at the successful candidate's own expense.
