Crane operator Jobs in Glace Bay, NS

Competition # HW24-60ER Department Water Services Primary Function

The Water Treatment Plant Operator will work under the direction of the designated supervisor, who may or may not be on site, to operate water treatment plants, and perform maintenance of equipment associated with water supply plant facilities. The Operator will work 12-hour shifts, day and night shifts, or operate and maintain small systems plants at the location to which he or she is assigned. The successful incumbent will administratively report to the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at JD Kline but will be required to work at any of Halifax Water’s Water Supply Plants or Small Systems Plants on an as needed basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all facility mechanical equipment
• Ensures all responsibilities are met as it pertains to the ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System for the entire scope of the certification and established standard operating procedures.
• Control all operational processes during the designated shift period.
• Check mechanical equipment, making adjustments as required.
• Take samples and conduct routine tests for process control.
• Transport and mix chemicals and operate equipment used for unloading chemicals.
• Take daily readings and log any irregularities in the process operations.
• Monitor and take daily readings of weather station instruments.
• Maintain adequate records as required.
• Perform maintenance checks on all equipment which form part of the treatment facility.
• Perform mechanical maintenance as directed, on any equipment that forms part of the treatment facility.
• Operate all equipment as well as additional equipment which may be acquired.
• Maintain a tidy sanitary appearance of the water supply plant.
• Work safely, obeying all codes and regulations.
• Report all unsafe acts and conditions.
• Perform on the job training of people from within operators bargaining unit, and of operators in training from other water supply organizations.
• Conduct tours of water treatment plant facilities.
• Perform other related duties required for proper operation of water treatment facilities.

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This is a CUPE Local 227 Unionized position

Wage Rates : As per the collective agreement.

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