MECHANIC/OPERATOR

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About the job

Are you a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career opportunity in the water and/or wastewater industry? The Ontario Clean Water Agency has the job for you!

In this role, you will use your skills to operate and maintain water treatment projects within the South Peel Hub.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

Trades license as a Millwright and/or applicable skilled trade, acquired through a valid apprenticeship program. Wastewater & water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection certification is a requirement of the position.
The specific license and level of the wastewater treatment certification would be specific to the classification of the facilities that the position is operating with a willingness to obtain certification at the highest level of the facilities (ability to obtain Class 4 Wastewater Treatment, Class 4 Wastewater Collection; at least a minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT) as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Water Drinking Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act.
Must hold a valid Class G Driver's license.
Must be available to be on-call after regular working hours to respond to alarm conditions.

Knowledge:

Demonstrated experience/knowledge of the maintenance and repair of a variety of equipment and structures.
Basic knowledge of electrical repair, welding, plumbing, gasfitting (natural gas and methane gas systems) and steamfitting.
Good knowledge of water & wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities.
Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS.
Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes.
Knowledge of maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals.
Familiarity with computers including monitoring and operating systems.
Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging.

We Offer:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance
• Flexible learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields within the Ontario Public Service

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Additional information:

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