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Job Details

Water Treatment Plant Process Technician

Employer

1823 Consulting Inc.

Date Posted

October 15, 2024

Languages

English or French
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $35.00 to $45.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 to 84 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 14, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

1823 Consulting Inc.

Languages

English or French

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Confined spaces
  • Hot
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Mining company
  • Mining Industry

Tasks

  • Operate disinfection systems
  • Operate oxidation systems
  • Operate pumping systems
  • Read blueprints to determine work requirements
  • Take physico-chemical measurements on water and sludge
  • Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
  • Analyze test results and instrument readings
  • Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
  • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
  • Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
  • Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
  • Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
  • Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
  • Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
  • Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals

Area of work experience

Mining and exploration

Type of industry experience

Mining and smelting

Specialization or experience

  • Green economy sector
  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required
  • Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

  • Ear plugs
  • Gloves
  • Hard hat
  • Mask
  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Tools

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

5 years or more

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Variable or compressed work week


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Water Treatment Plant Process Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Water Plant Operators
OBJECTIVE

Interest in controlling systems and equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water; in performing minor maintenance or assisting skilled tradespersons with installations and repairs of plant machinery; and in measuring, mixing and transporting chemicals to maintain feed stocks

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing test results and instrument readings; and in making adjustments to systems and equipment as required

METHODICAL

Interest in collecting and testing water samples for chemical and bacterial content, and in maintaining plant logs and reports; and in performing security checks in plants and on grounds

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Waste Plant Operators
OBJECTIVE

Interest in controlling systems and equipment to regulate flow of sewage through settling, aeration and digestion tanks, and to treat and dispose of sewage wastes; and in performing minor maintenance, or assisting skilled tradespersons with installations and repairs of plant machinery

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing test results and instrument readings; and in making adjustments to systems and equipment as required

METHODICAL

Interest in collecting and testing waste and sewage samples, in maintaining plant logs and reports, and in performing security checks in plants and on grounds

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Learn More
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