What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Collection Operator III position at Liberty Utilities?
LU Service Corp.
Gold Canyon, AZ, US, 85118
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
Join our team as a Wastewater Treatment Operator, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing water treatment facilities. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you'll conduct essential technical and mechanical tasks, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of treatment and conveyance facilities. Your responsibilities will extend to daily operations, training initiatives, and maintaining a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Embark on a fulfilling career with us, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of our wastewater treatment operations.
Accountabilities
- Aids supervisor in plant operation team tasks by performing daily operation, maintenance and repair tasks, reviewing computer-generated maintenance assignments, and complying with standard operating procedures. Includes sampling and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance.
- May train Operators in technical functions and operations by conducting technical training on all plant equipment and instruments, writing training standards and qualifications, and instructing on microbiology and plant process control, plant operations, safety and equipment operations. Practices performance coaching and encouraging Operators to offer innovative ideas in the area of plant control.
- Performs administrative work, writes plant directives, recommends improvements on processes and procedures, investigates new process treatment technologies and makes recommendations based on findings. May implement improvements. Perform daily evaluation of process control results, and makes operational changes as necessary for efficiency, safety and quality control.
- Performs other duties as assigned including operating, testing, maintenance and repair tasks. May be called upon to assist other divisions within the infrastructure division or to assist inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and cost effective in the use of Utility resources.
- Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other Utility departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.
- Adheres to industry and Utility safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Prepares and submits required records and reports.
- Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the wastewater reclamation division. Clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field.
- Conducts daily inspections of wastewater treatment facilities, aquifer recharge facilities and related equipment; takes and records various equipment and process readings; checks equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to regulate system flow and process stability; and maintains records and reports.
- Conducts daily inspections of reclamation facilities; process sampling, logs daily records; interprets readings from meters, gauges, charts, and instruments, and adjusts accordingly; and detects mechanical or process deficiencies and communicates findings to the supervisor.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Aids supervisor in plant operation team tasks by performing daily operation, maintenance and repair tasks, reviewing computer-generated maintenance assignments, and complying with standard operating procedures. Includes sampling and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance.
- May train Operators in technical functions and operations by conducting technical training on all plant equipment and instruments, writing training standards and qualifications, and instructing on microbiology and plant process control, plant operations, safety and equipment operations. Practices performance coaching and encouraging Operators to offer innovative ideas in the area of plant control.
Long Description
- Performs administrative work, writes plant directives, recommends improvements on processes and procedures, investigates new process treatment technologies and makes recommendations based on findings. May implement improvements. Perform daily evaluation of process control results, and makes operational changes as necessary for efficiency, safety and quality control.
- Performs other duties as assigned including operating, testing, maintenance and repair tasks. May be called upon to assist other divisions within the infrastructure division or to assist inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and cost effective in the use of Utility resources.
- Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other Utility departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.
- Adheres to industry and Utility safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Prepares and submits required records and reports.
- Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment (VAC truck/CCTV) utilized in the wastewater collection division. Clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field.
- Conducts daily inspections of wastewater collection infrastructure, lift stations, aquifer recharge facilities and related equipment; takes and records various equipment and processes readings; checks equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to regulate system flow and stability; and maintains records and reports.
- Maintains wastewater lift stations. Collects and interprets operational readings to maximize the efficiency of operation. Makes operational control adjustments and modifications to protect public health and to ensure system stability.
- Obtains samples and performs fats, oils and grease sanitary sewer inspections to determine proper compliance with Company standards. Maintain industrial pre-treatment as required by regulations and Company standards.
- Identifies and marks utility locations by reading building plans and archives, pinpointing areas for shutdowns due to main breaks, measuring field points, digging covered utility boxes, tracing lines to find utility trenches and painting or placing chasers, flags or stakes on utility locations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Performs administrative work, writes plant directives, recommends improvements on processes and procedures, investigates new process treatment technologies and makes recommendations based on findings. May implement improvements. Perform daily evaluation of process control results, and makes operational changes as necessary for efficiency, safety and quality control.
- Performs other duties as assigned including operating, testing, maintenance and repair tasks. May be called upon to assist other divisions within the infrastructure division or to assist inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and cost effective in the use of Utility resources.
- Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other Utility departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.
- Adheres to industry and Utility safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Prepares and submits required records and reports.
- Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment (VAC truck/CCTV) utilized in the wastewater collection division. Clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field.
- Conducts daily inspections of wastewater collection infrastructure, lift stations, aquifer recharge facilities and related equipment; takes and records various equipment and processes readings; checks equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to regulate system flow and stability; and maintains records and reports.
- Maintains wastewater lift stations. Collects and interprets operational readings to maximize the efficiency of operation. Makes operational control adjustments and modifications to protect public health and to ensure system stability.
- Obtains samples and performs fats, oils and grease sanitary sewer inspections to determine proper compliance with Company standards. Maintain industrial pre-treatment as required by regulations and Company standards.
- Identifies and marks utility locations by reading building plans and archives, pinpointing areas for shutdowns due to main breaks, measuring field points, digging covered utility boxes, tracing lines to find utility trenches and painting or placing chasers, flags or stakes on utility locations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Work requires specialized knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, chlorine generators. Knowledge of plumbing principles and ability to complete repairs to system, or make decisions regarding their repairs. Work requires high degree of knowledge of plumbing materials and methods as related to utility improvements. Appropriate certification is required.
- Five years’ experience in plumbing, well operation, distribution, collection water and/or wastewater treatment. Minimum 12 months experience as a field Operator II or equivalent.
- Arizona locations require a ADEQ Grade 3 Operator License in specific area of concentration; i.e, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections, or Water Treatment. Locations that operator water and wastewater require a second certification, minimum of a Grade 2, in another specific area of concentration; or the ability to obtain the second certification within 6 months; i.e., Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections or Water Treatment. Maintain a valid state driver’s license. May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification and endorsements.
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles
- Customer Centric
- Integrity
- Entrepreneurial
- Teamwork
- Owner mindset
- Outcome focused
- Continuous learning
What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.