Deputy Plant Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity?

Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.  

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward‑thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to shape some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.

• Support day‑to‑day operation of the potable water treatment plant, including monitoring process parameters and reporting deviations.
• Assist with routine inspections, data collection, and maintaining operational logs.
• Provide basic support in coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including work order creation and closure in the CMMS.
• Assist with contractor coordination, ensuring reports and documentation are collected and filed.
• Support SCADA system use at a user level for monitoring alarms and trends.
• Contribute to safety compliance, including participating in ERP drills and supporting CAE and safety permit documentation.
• Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures and operational documentation.
• Assist with inventory tracking, supply requests, and minor purchasing tasks (under Manager approval).
• Prepare basic technical and administrative reports.
• Participate in stakeholder interactions when required, including plant tours or inspections.
• Other duties as required.

• Knowledge of:
  Basic principles of water treatment processes, water transmission, and storage.
• Fundamental laboratory concepts and process control.
• Basic mechanics, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• SCADA systems (user level) and CMMS platforms.
• Health & safety practices and regulatory compliance basics.
• Perform operational tasks following established procedures.
• Collect, record, and interpret basic operational data.
• Communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and external partners.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow safety protocols and identify unsafe conditions.

• Education:
  
  Equivalent to an associate’s degree or technical training in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Two to three years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of water treatment facilities or similar industrial installations.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a New Brunswick Class I or II Water Treatment Operator Certificate within 12–18 months.
• Class I Water Distribution Certificate is desirable.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and work in varied environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to operate basic tools and equipment used…