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Wastewater Treatment Operator

Utilities Kingston

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  • Location: Kingston
  • Date Posted: 2025-04-23
  • Close Date: 2025-05-07

Job Description

Wastewater Treatment Operator Primary Duties The Wastewater Treatment Operator operates and monitors all City owned Wastewater Treatment Facilities and pumping stations. They will maintain wastewater facilities in compliance with applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities: Monitor treatment plan and facility processes and record activities consistent with regulatory requirements. Complete Chain of Custody documentation and delivery of samples to lab for analysis. Identify non-compliances and report any spills or overflow events. Respond to alarms, troubleshoot and rectify issues as they arise. Evaluate trends and identify visual and audible abnormalities to determine process performance. Take appropriate corrective action to address incidents of non-compliance and deviations from design objectives. Identify and propose improvements to operational plans, procedures, workflow processes and infrastructure. Review internal and external facility testing results and determine treatment efficiency, identify potential process issues and administer the appropriate operational changes. Conduct routine maintenance checks on facility equipment and notify appropriate stakeholders of issues or required repairs. Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.