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Transmission Operator

Posted on: Jun 26, 2024

Summary

The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR performs highly skilled operational work of a complex nature under the limited supervision of the Operations Director. Work involves providing highly complex physical tasks and consultation to ensure the unsurpassed service of providing water to the Highway 14 Regional Water Service Commission customers, while meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR

This position serves the Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission as a Key Position ensuring unsurpassed customer support, overseeing water operations of the Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission and specifically those of utility operations in supporting the ongoing uninterrupted delivery of potable water to the customers of the Highway 14 Regional Water Service Commission.

As part of the Water Utility Operations team, the WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR is responsible for conducting all physical work and keeping and maintaining all records of physical work and operations conducted by the commission.

The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR is responsible for optimizing efficiency, monitoring budgets, presenting metrics, developing process improvements, ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met, and creating purpose and direction for our team.   The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR is responsible for conducting and developing front line operations, technical projects, and planned and preventive maintenance of the water distribution system. The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR is responsible for all metrics and record keeping of infrastructure maintenance and upgrading and monitoring and updating the SCADA system.

The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR must manage work in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring adherence and compliance to all regulatory obligations, safety procedures and policies.   Reporting to the Operations Manager and other managers; the WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR completes the required work/projects which they are to perform.   The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR must communicate and collaborate with a range of staff and members of the public and businesses to ensure the workforce can effectively complete assignments.   The WATER TRANSMISSION OPERATOR will process all ‘One Call’ requests, Line locates, and physical works of the commission and deal with water service requests, complaints, and operations.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Completion of grade 12 or GED.
  • Certification as a water distribution operator Level I with the ability to attain water distribution Level Il within an acceptable time.
  •  Experience communicating and collaborating successfully with multifaceted teams.
  •  Experience in underground water utility construction and maintenance.

Demonstrated experience with SCADA.

  • All employees must have and maintain a clear criminal record and be eligible to be bonded.
  • A current and valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License or higher and a satisfactory driving record is a requirement of this position
  •  Residency requirement.  The successful applicant will be required to be on call several times a year and must therefore reside within 30 minutes of Ryley, Alberta.
  •  On-call rotation work will be required.
  •  Experience in GIS operations is preferred.
  •  Ability to build staff engagement through initiatives and through coaching, mentoring and training.
  •  Respectful interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain inclusivity, and personal awareness.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
  • Good working knowledge and experience with MS Office software and the demonstrated ability utilizing ESRI GIS software, SCADA, and willing to learn and use new software.

Job Type

No job type mentioned.

Employer Contact

Name: HIGHWAY 14 REGIONAL WATER SERVICES Commission
Email: info@hwy14water.ca

Salary Range

$63,648 - $83,096 ($30.60 - $39.95 hr) per annum. Standby pay. Ability to work irregular hours which include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Closing Date

July 19, 2024
Posting ID: 21128