Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

Penticton is a vibrant innovative healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability community and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton our goal is to serve our residents businesses and visitors through good governance partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Pentictons Utilities Division is in search of a highly skilled and energetic individual for the full-time permanent position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II. The City of Penticton Utilities Division keeps our community safe by providing clean safe drinking water a reliable sanitary sewer system and storm water drainage to help prevent flooding. The Division consists of the Water Treatment Plant Utilities Distribution & Collections Department and Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant.

The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP) is an industry leading facility that protects public health and the environment by treating wastewater from residences schools hospitals businesses and industries. The Plant also accepts wastewater from private septic systems via truck.

Under the general direction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II is responsible and accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the Citys wastewater treatment liftstations and reclaimed water systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant liftstations and reclaimed water systems.
• Monitors systems using SCADA observation of gauges meters and control panels and makes adjustments to the plant accordingly.
• Visually inspects plant and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning trouble shoots control systems and takes corrective action when required.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments and analyzers for measuring dissolved oxygen chlorine turbidity pH ammonia nitrate phosphate etc.
• Completes logs detailing plant operation ensuring accurate completion of operational maintenance laboratory and other records.
• Conducts tours of the Wastewater Treatment Plant as required.
• Operates equipment such as chemical feed systems dissolved air floatation centrifuges etc. that require user input to run properly.
• Performs sampling and laboratory tests and adjusts plant settings in response to test results.
• Assists maintenance staff when required performs repairs or preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Ensures plant cleanliness.
• Follows all safe-work and lockout procedures and policies.
• Makes recommendations to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor and Foreman on technical matters to optimize treatment efficiency.

Required Knowledge Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks establishes priorities and responds calmly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory tests and analysis procedures for plant operations and optimization of plant performance.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
• Skilled in the use of computers including SCADA spreadsheet database and word processing applications.
• Ability to be on standby and work after hours/on weekends. Call-out response must be under 20min.

Education Training & Experience:

• Completion of Senior Secondary School or equivalent.
• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in a Water Engineering Technology program or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Completion of Level II EOCP Wastewater Treatment certificate.
• Experience in a Level 4 BNR Wastewater plant is an asset.
• Valid BC Drivers Licence Minimum Class 5.

If no applications are received from fully qualified candidates a candidate possessing some of the qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity position. The wage rate for a development opportunity may vary from the posted rate.

At the City of Penticton we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

Thats why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons people of colour all genders and expressions 2SLGBT2QIA persons living with disabilities and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So if your experience is close to what were looking for we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by June 10 2025.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact us at wed be happy to hear from you!