Utility Plant Electrician Operator

By Ontario Clean Water Agency

Dead Line: September 24, 2021

• Examine, trouble shoot, and carry out systematic diagnostic testing of faults/failures, identification, assessment, repairs/service to equipment, fixtures and other electrical components.
• Maintain and operate all electrical distribution systems and related equipment of each facility ensuring efficient operations with minimal disruptions.
• Performs repairs and/or scheduled maintenance on electrical systems, equipment, components and devices in accordance with established routines, performance history or manufacturers recommendations by: making reference to work orders; troubleshooting and adapting electrical equipment, motors, systems, devices and electrical components of control and monitoring systems.
• Safely lock out and tag out medium and high voltage equipment and switchgear to support maintenance activities and safe work practices.
• Estimating material and resources required to perform on-site electrical repairs and replacement of equipment; maintaining an account of inventory of material and equipment on hand, parts and material used; and, placing orders for replacements as needed.
• Conducts regularly scheduled and ad hoc inspections on a range of equipment.
• Performs process analysis and required adjustments for utility plants per the required standards.
• Responds to alarm situations through after hour response system in accordance with contingency plans.

• 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 25 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.

• A valid Ontario Electrician’s Certificate of Qualification (Construction and Maintenance and/or Industrial Electrician).
• Registered in good standing as a journeyperson with the College of Trades.
• Willing to obtain 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.
• Ability to travel, work overtime and be on-call after regular working hours as part of a rotating schedule.
• A valid driver's license.

• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it pertains to Trade Regulations (industrial & construction).
• Sound knowledge of industrial, electrical and electronic instrumentation and control theory, principles and practices and assessment techniques for the selection, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of a wide variety of complex control, monitoring and telemetry communication systems.
• A basic understanding of water and sewage treatment or any other similar type process.
• Good working knowledge of tools and test equipment and maintenance of complex industrial facilities.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from plans and schematic diagrams.
• Working knowledge of electrical and building codes and regulations.
• Good knowledge of computerized maintenance management programs for logging maintenance activities and ordering parts.
• Working knowledge of process control equipment in the operations and maintenance of utility plants for water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Effective problem solving and diagnostic skills.

Skills and Abilities include

• Good verbal and written communication skills to provide technical information and on-the-job assistance to other staff.
• Project management skills to manage contractors and electrical capital works.