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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As an Operator , you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Goderich , Ontario , you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing, report compilation, recordkeeping, and adhere to compliance with policies and procedures. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll diagnose operating problems, monitor and control adjustments and determine proper rates in the treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent. You’ll also collect samples, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Here's what you'll need

• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in the repair, replacement, installation and maintenance of water and wastewater system components.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical procedures and QA/QC programs
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints and other technical specifications
• Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems (SCADA) and other operational and process data collection/reporting systems
• Analytical, problem-solving, planning and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate and monitor the facilities processes and equipment
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues
• Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative, manage multiple and changing demands and priorities while working independently and with other staff
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license throughout the course of employment
• Level I Water Treatment, Level I Water Distribution, Level I Wastewater Treatment, Level I Wastewater Collection licenses
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Posted Salary Range Minimum

43,151.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

69,043.00

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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