This position is responsible for field operation of water and wastewater treatment equipment for Terra Water Systems Inc. The Operator will be deployed to a remote work site to maintain, inspect and operate Terra supplied equipment, while staying in close contact with the client and the operations staff. The position would require 2 weeks in camp and 2 weeks off schedule.

Responsibilities include:

- Working with on-site Terra contracted labor to assist in equipment installation or removal.

- Troubleshoot and carry out equipment maintenance requirements on a periodic basis.

- Work with Terra operations staff on site and identify/contribute to Terra’s Continuous Improvement initiatives.

- Improve skill set and knowledge by taking industry and Terra-sponsored training programs.

- Focus on safety practices and policies while undertaking day-to-day tasks associated with the job or work site tasks.

- Building ancillary equipment as needed (pipe, hoses, lift stations, cords); and various other duties as required.

- Experience in MBR wastewater treatment systems is considered an asset.

- Repair PVC, ABS, and metal plumbing.

- Handling water and wastewater treatment chemicals.

- Interpret lab results to identify inefficiencies in the operation and correct as necessary.

- Inspecting ancillary equipment (lift stations, hoses, heat trace, etc.) at least once every 12 hours.

Accountability and decision-making skills:

- Issue PO's to field contractors as required for on-site services. PO’s to be approved by the Terra office.

- Demonstrated experience in responsible financial, budgetary and cost decision-making.

Education and experience:

- Level 1: 1-2 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 1 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 1 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification

- Level 2: 2-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 2 Wastewater treatment operator certification and Level 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification

- Level 3: 3-5 years in the remote work camp equipment operations or maintenance. Approved Level 3 Wastewater treatment operator Certification and Level 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification

Other skills and competencies:

- Valid Driver’s License and Safety Tickets. Current 3-year driver’s abstract is required.

- Must be reliable and punctual.

- Good communications skills, both written and verbal.

- Organized and the ability to multi-task.

- Ability to meet job requirements with little daily supervision.

- Ability to organize and maintain accurate equipment files.

- Interest in keeping current with government regulations and industry requirements.

- Excellent attitude toward workplace safety.

- Computer knowledge, skills in Word, Excel, Outlook.

- Good Mechanical Aptitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.49-$44.88 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Work Location: On the road