This position is responsible for field operation of water and wastewater treatment equipment for Terra Water Systems Inc. The Operator will be deployed to a remote work site to maintain, inspect and operate Terra 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Level 1: 1-2 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 1 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification
• Level 2: 2-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 2 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification
• Level 3: 3-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 3 Wastewater treatment operator Certification and Level 3 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.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $25.13-$38.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Have you worked for Terra Water Systems before?
• What level of Wastewater treatment operator certification do you have? Answer with 1, 2 or 3.
• What level of Water Treatment Operator Certification do you have? Answer with 1, 2 or 3.

Experience:

• remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Location:

• Thunder Bay, ON (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: On the roa

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Working with on-site Terra contracted labor to assist in equipment installation or removal.
• Troubleshoot and carry out equipment maintenance requirements on a periodic basis.
• Work with Terra operations staff on site and identify/contribute to Terra’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Improve skill set and knowledge by taking industry and Terra-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 Terra office.
• Demonstrated experience in responsible financial, budgetary and cost decision-making.