Water​/Wastewater Treatment Lead Hand

The Opportunity:

Blu Metric is looking for full time Water / Wastewater Treatment Lead Hand who will be responsible for the operation of various filtering and chemical treatment processes and maintaining the water and wastewater treatment plant and facilities in accordance with federal, provincial / territorial, and municipal legislation, policies, and standards. The candidates will also be responsible for trouble shooting and adjusting the Wastewater Treatment processes as required.

The ideal candidate would supervise the Plant Operators and Trainees in conjunction with the field operations supervisor and be responsible for safety, quality, and efficiency of all employees on their shift. This position would be responsible for some weekend coverage.

This is a great opportunity to join an experienced team, working on a large-scale project in Yellowknife, for a 1-month contract.

• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in chemical dosing and reactor tanks and water filtration clarifier to regulate the treatment and distribution of mine effluent.
• Complete daily operations monitoring sheets, including parameters to be measured and pH (typical values are between 6.5 and
  9), turbidity, and flow.
• Consistent and accurate operation of chemical dosing systems, and proper performance of clarification and filtration equipment.
• Regular systems checks to ensure equipment is working correctly and accurately.
• Collect and test samples of effluent, employing analysis standards and testing equipment, to ensure treated water meets standards.
• Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, other employees and upper management regarding operations, plant conditions and other essential information.
• Collaborate with upper management to determine the best practices, equipment, upgrades and other operational aspects to contribute to ecologically friendly, cost-effective impacts of the facility’s water treatment.
• Supervise and roster Plant Operators and Trainees according to work schedules.
• Support environmental department with routine sampling as time allows.
• Complete reports summarizing treatment, operations maintenance, and efficiencies of the water treatment plant.
• Work will be conducted at a mine site near Yellowknife.
• On-call may be required.

• Minimum 2-3 Years of water treatment experience or similar transferable experience. Maintenance and operation experience related to Pumps, piping, mixers and other water and wastewater treatment equipment (Hands on experience is an asset).
• Graduate from post-secondary training course or diploma in a related field is an asset.
• Previous supervisor or lead hand experience is an asset.
• Experience with Indigenous/First Nations is an asset.
• Experience working on a mine site is an asset.
• Must be willing to do shiftwork (weekends and evenings included).
• A valid drivers license (may be asked to provide a drivers abstract (3 years)).

Blu Metric Environmental Inc.(Blu Metric) is a publicly traded water technology and environmental engineering firm. Blu Metric designs, fabricates, and delivers sustainable solutions to complex water and environmental challenges. The Company is supported by more than 370employees across 16 offices, 3 manufacturing facilities, and 1 testing laboratory,with over 50 years of history. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Blu Metric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Government, Military, and Mining clients in North America and the Caribbean.

Blu Metric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. Blu Metric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.