Subforeperson, Wastewater Treatment Operations

at  Utilities Kingston

COMPANY BIOGRAPHY

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 superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.
Utilities Kingston in 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.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Post-Secondary diploma in an Environmental, Civil Engineering Technology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Class 4 licence in Wastewater Treatment is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a directly related field with similar Class systems is required.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) certification with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (O.A.C.E.T.T.) is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge, understanding, and technical proficiency in the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations is required.
• Good knowledge, understanding, and technical proficiency in Construction Standards & Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Procedures and SCADA is required.
• Good knowledge of Operation and Maintenance Standards & Procedures, Treatment Unit processes, lab procedures and techniques, sampling procedures and techniques is required.
• Basic technical knowledge and understanding of planning, budget preparation/analysis, contract management, purchasing policies is required.
• Basic technical proficiency and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite of Products, SCADA, CIS.
• Effective supervisory, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be organized, resourceful, self-motivated and to make accurate timely decisions under stressful conditions

Reporting to the Supervisor of Water & Wastewater Treatment Operations, the successful candidate will provide monitoring, direction and guidance with the operations and maintenance of wastewater plants, pumping stations and other associated facilities. Primary duties include:
1. Assist in identifying, directing, coordinating and executing on site job activities as they pertain to Wastewater Treatment Operations and Utilities Kingston’s policies and procedures.
2. Provide direction to Operators with regard to operation and maintenance of the systems which meets or exceeds the requirements of all relevant legislation and regulations, and Utilities Kingston policies and procedures.
3. Ensure the efficient and safe operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities within the City of Kingston.
4. Provide coverage for the Supervisor as required.
5. Function as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) for the Wastewater Treatment subsystem as required.
6. Work with and assist Supervisors with operational and maintenance responsibilities.