Wastewater Treatment Operator

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THE OPPORTUNITY!

The Original Cakerie is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Operator for our London location. The Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for running a small mechanical/chemical treatment plant designed to reduce Oil & Grease and TSS loadings in order to meet The City of London sewer by-law discharge levels. The incoming waste stream is a combination of miscellaneous discharges from floor drains and other operational processes from the main facility.

Water from the equalization tank enters the treatment plant and first passes through a strainer screen to remove large particulate matter from the stream. The water then enters a large Dissolve Air Floatation Unit (DAF), where mechanical and chemical processes separate the wastes into a floating sludge. The sludge is skimmed off the DAF, collected and removed from site for further processing.

The DAF effluent is discharged to the city sewer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (This is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities):

· Conduct laboratory testing at various stages of the treatment process, with a focus on maintaining optimal pH levels. Tests include colorimetric COD/phosphorus analysis, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and pH measurements

· Monitor gauges, meters and control valves related to process flow, chemical dosage, and effluent

· Observe and assess operating conditions; perform calculations, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as required

· Operate pumps to control and adjust flow rates and treatment stages

· Manually and remotely (via SCADA system) open and close valves and gates to manage treatment operations

· Adhere to the Original Cakerie’s process water treatment requirements to ensure regulatory and operational compliance

· Accurately perform data entry, maintain operational logs, trend data, and generate reports

· Communicate effectively with co-workers, maintenance personnel, environmental coordinators, and health & safety representatives

· Ensure all products remain within required specifications

· Follow hygiene protocols in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Master Sanitation Schedules

· Perform routine maintenance, including preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment

· Adhere to safety, quality, and operational performance standards

· Support training and continuous learning activities within the department

· Dispose of waste bins in the garbage room as needed and support contract cleaning and maintenance services when necessary

· Performance of other job duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Completed post-secondary education in an environmental or chemical related discipline

· Three or more years of job experience in water treatment

· Currently holds an active OIT license

· Knowledge of chemicals and comfortable working with exposure to cold temperatures

· Knowledge of operational parameters and treatment process, mechanics and hydraulics of wastewater treatment

· Capable of working independently while maintaining organization and applying sound judgment in decision-making

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong mechanical aptitude is a requirement

· Ability to perform heavy lifting, climb stairs, and work with a sense of urgency

· Must be willing and capable of undergoing training in working at heights and the safe operation of aerial platform equipment (e.g., Genie boom lifts, scissor lifts)

· All other duties as assigned

Shift Summary:

• Required to be available for a minimum of five shifts per week and be flexible to work Monday to Friday.
• The shift runs for 8 hours with a 30-minute break added.

Schedule:

• Must be able to accommodate the start time for this shift:
• 8:00am - 4:30pm

What We Offer:

Pay Rate: While performing the Wastewater Treatment role, the hourly rate is $27.59

Our Benefits!

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