Highlights of the job
We
are hiring
one
(1) FT P
ermanent
Operations
Engineer, working out of
Rossdale
&
EL Smith Water Treatment Plant
in Edmonton
, AB
!
This position is open to
internal and external applicants.
Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.
What you’d be responsible for
Reporting to the
Operations
Senior Manager,
t
he
Operations Engineer
is accountable for, but not limited to:
technical direction and support to operating staff in day-to-day operation
s
of the water treatment plants, including process monitoring and troubleshooting.
ing, measuring
and report
ing performa
nce metrics.
nalyzing and defining
issues
affecting
operational performance and identify
ing
initiatives for continuous improvement to ensure water quality standards and other performance objectives are met.
ing
operational improvement initiatives
,
including
the
identification and implementation of process control strategies, process optimization
,
and evaluation
and development of process modifications
.
•Preparing or revising operating procedures.
ing
and maintain
ing
effective relationships with
appropriate
teams
and regulators
.
ning and coordinating
plant shutdowns in support of maintenan
ce and construction activities, including s
upport
ing
the hazardo
us energy isolation process,
other HSE permitting
,
and safe work planning activities.
ing
the delivery of capital projects through all project phases as a subject
-matter expert and stakeholder.
ing
the development and implementation of HSE processes and procedures
,
and the H
SE integrat
ed management system
to ensure
ISO 14001 and 45001 requirements
are met
.
ing
emergenc
y response planning activities and s
upport
ing
incident command
.
the timely completion of monthly and annual reports and
submitting water quality data
to Alberta Environment as required under the Approval to Operate.
to emergencies and other unplanned events after hours on an on-call basis.
ing
as a back-up to the Operations Manager as required.
What’s required to be successful
Qualifications, experience and behaviors you will possess are:
Engineering
D
egree in a related discipline
from
a recognized post-secondary institution
is required.
•Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training designation and ability to practice in Alberta
.
nowledge of engineering principles applied in the design and operation of water treatment processes is required
.
•Strong process engineering acumen and understanding of plant operations.
years of directly related experience
is desired
.
•Previous experience in a large water utility or other related engineering experience i
s desired.
As our top candidate, you take ownership and demonstrate initiative by achieving objectives on schedule and to a defined standard. You have a keen attention to detail and are fully engaged and committed to making innovative improvements on an ongoing basis. You respond to change with an open attitude and demonstrate a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish your work and objectives. As our best candidate, you collaborate well with others and are able to deliver results, plan and organize work, and develop and meet schedules.
Other important facts about this job
Jurisdiction:
PROF
Hours of work:
80
hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday
Application deadline:
June 16, 2025
Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.
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•A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
•If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
•A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
•To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
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