Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator
Core
Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment systems, including collection, treatment, and distribution processes, to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal performance.
Role type
Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator
Builds
Safe and compliant water supply and wastewater treatment services for municipalities and industrial clients
Domain
Environmental services / Water and Wastewater Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process control automation, SCADA/LIMS/WMS systems, chemical dosing, pump and valve operation, preventative maintenance diagnostics, laboratory sampling and analysis, regulatory compliance, confined space entry safety, lockout/tag-out procedures, mechanical/electrical instrumentation basics, record keeping
Preferred skills
Post-secondary education in Environmental programs, Technical Trade (mechanical/electrical/instrumentation), Activated Sludge process knowledge, Digestion (Aerobic/Anaerobic) knowledge, Disinfection and Nutrient Removal knowledge, Flocculation and filtration knowledge, Water tower and booster station operation
Technologies
Process Control System (PCS), SCADA, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Work Management System (WMS)
Responsibilities
Adjust and evaluate processes and equipment to optimize performance and maintain compliance; Operate and monitor process equipment including pumps, compressors, and chemical dosing systems; Make operational decisions and respond to alarm conditions; Maintain records and documentation of activities; Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analysis; Identify operational changes and implement corrective actions; Perform preventative maintenance diagnostics and routine maintenance duties
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC