Instrumentation & SCADA Support Operator

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in our communities, our environment and our people. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy, sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day.

Become a Instrumentation & SCADA Support Operator with OCWA today!

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What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will use your technical skills in SCADA, PLC, Electrical, Instrumentation to provide maintenance and operational services within the Northeastern Region.

How do I qualify?Mandatory

• Completion of Instrumentation and Control Technical program, recognized by the Ontario College of Trades and/or Certificate of Qualifications from the Province of Ontario and or an Industrial/Commercial Electrician or equivalent.
  
• Must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class G driver's license.
  
• Must be available for overtime and ability to be on-call.
  
• The successful candidate must be able to respond to on-call within a reasonable period of time.
  
• Dedicated to following all OCWA Health and Safety policies and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Willing to obtain Class 3 water treatment certificate through OWWCO.
  
• A lesser qualified candidate may be considered as an under fill minimum Operator-in-Training (OIT), as specified in O.Reg. 128/04 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and O.Reg. 129/04 of the Ontario Water Resources Act.
  
• Should a successful applicant be employed as an under fill Operator, he/she will be required to write and pass the required Class 1 certification exams within 180 days from their start date.
  
• The typical work schedule will be five (5), 8-hour day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.

Knowledge

• Extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, modification of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment.
  
• Extensive experience with calibration and validation of water quality analytical equipment, pressure, temperature and flow transmitters.
  
• Extensive experience with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software with applied process control automation experience and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
  
• Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting system operation both through PLC, physical wiring and equipment functions.
  
• Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory and legislative acts, codes, policies, guidelines and procedures related to water and/or wastewater operations and maintenance; health and safety procedures/WHMIS.
  
• Experience and knowledge of medium voltage (5kv and 600V).
  
• Good knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  
• Provide support to the management team in providing system(s) upgrade recommendations and support for major maintenance and capital projects.
  
• Excellent knowledge in troubleshooting system operation both through PLC, physical wiring and equipment functions.

Skills and Ability include

• Ability to use and understand operating and maintenance manuals, drawings, process control narratives and other technical documents.
  
• Knowledge and use of a CMMS (Maximo) system.
  
• Strong knowledge and attributes for detailed documentation and record keeping.
  
• Good oral and written communication skills.
  
• Good document management skills.
  
• Ability to perform manual labour.
  
• Ability to work as a team and to take the initiative when required.
  
• Sound computer skills.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
  
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
  
• You will be eligible for additional pay for certification, should you be successful in completing and maintaining facility water/wastewater operator's licenses.
  
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
  
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
  
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
  
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

Additional Information:

Note:

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Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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