Job Summary

Under supervision of the Water Operations Manager, this position supervises and coordinates the work of the plant operations group and performs related duties.  

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Supervises, schedules and monitors Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant operations staff. Makes process adjustments and modifications through Plant Operators and Water Operations Manager to maintain consistency within established operating standards. This also involves coordinating and completing activities such as plant process shutdowns and plant operations troubleshooting.
2.    Provides training, leadership, and conflict resolution to employees in the operations group.
3.    Acts as liaison between operations and maintenance staff to coordinate maintenance activities, including administration of the lockout tag out program.
4.    Leads daily work coordination and safety meetings with operations staff. 
5.    Creates, reviews and updates standard operating procedures, shutdown procedures, safety documentation and the plant operations manual as required for managerial approval.
6.    Assists the Water Operations Manager with defining and prioritizing maintenance work and operations projects including business cases and budget justification.
7.    Participates in and conducts training (e.g. operating procedures, equipment operation and safety) including administering training packages to Operations staff on new processes/equipment.
8.    Ensures occupational health and safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
9.    Performs the duties of the Plant or Assistant Operator as required.  
10.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Degree is a related field and five years of demonstrated leadership experience including  four years’ wastewater / water treatment experience acting as an Assistant Plant Operator or a Plant Operator.
OR
•    Equivalent education as recognized by the Operator Certification Board to obtain class 4 Operations Certification and five years of demonstrated leadership experience including four years’ wastewater treatment experience acting as an Assistant Plant Operator or a Plant Operator.
•    Class 4 Wastewater / Water Treatment Operator Certification and ability to obtain Class 4 Wastewater Collections / Water Distribution Operator Certification
•    Certification as a Maintenance Management Professional, Asset Management Professional, or Project Management Professional.
•    Possession of a valid Fireman’s Certificate.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
•    Proficient in Asset Management Systems (Avantis, SAP, etc.).
•    Knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures, operations and general practices applied to the care and safe operation of the plant equipment.
•    Knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, testing and tools used in water or wastewater treatment.
•    Knowledge of safety procedures including job safety analysis, working with hazardous products, knowledge of confined space procedures, and WHMIS.
•    Ability to make minor repairs to the water or wastewater plant equipment.
•    Ability to remain calm during emergency situations.
•    Ability to supervise the work of subordinates and assume responsibility for the operation of a shift.
•    Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements