Closing Date: May 13, 2024
The Sr Facility Operating Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
Reports to: Port Facility Supervisor/Planner
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Wastewater Duties
- Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauge and Wonderware screen in the treatment plant and pump stations; record statistical data concerning plant operations; maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary; chart lab test results for trend analysis and maintain accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluate data and write reports as required
- Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repair gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment
- Collect samples and identify concentrates of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and federal requirements; gather and test wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required.
- Perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluate procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods. Assure that plant operates within required standards
- Contain and dispose of hazardous wastes generated the by the lab. Calibrate, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters and other water quality monitoring equipment
- Respond to complaints regarding the wastewater plant or system, evaluate situation; explain findings and provide solutions to supervisor
- Fill out monthly DMRs and insures their accuracy
- Operate the Port Incinerator and collects trash as needed
- Operate and maintain the Ion Exchange plant for the removal of metals to include sampling, trend analyses, media re-gen; pH and flow monitoring on a daily basis
Water System Duties
- Inspect and/or repair chlorine machine and other water treatment equipment associated with the Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plant, pumping stations, wells, meters, and other elements of the water supply and distribution systems as frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly
- Assist in maintaining water quality by taking water samples and maintaining proper operation of water treatment equipment. Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, treatment, consumption, etc
- Respond to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluate situation; explain findings to supervisor. Contact PAC residents where services will be discontinued and explain when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back soon
- Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or need repairs to supervisor; clean equipment. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
- Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
- Level II Alaska Water Treatment Plant Operators Certificate
- Working knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a water treatment plant. Experience working with a Reverse Osmosis and Ion Exchange plants is an advantage
- Basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety
- Communicate effectively with other crew members and departments about assigned tasks and ensure carryover and updates of completed tasks
- The ability to adhere to high safety standards
- Team player and be able to communicate well with others
- Highly motivated and have the ability to perform tasks with limited supervision
About Teck
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2018, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the ninth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
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