Waste Water Treatment Plant Technician (Engineer)
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- Saskatoon, SK
- $39.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reporting to the Plant Environmental Specialist, the WWTP Technician collaborates closely with the Maintenance team and provides operational support to Plant Engineers and Journeypersons within the Maintenance department.Saputo Maintenance: Behind the scenesto explore the inspiring journeys of our maintenance employees—whose passion, expertise, and teamwork transform challenges into success stories.Salary: $39.00 per hourSchedule: Day shift (Monday to Friday – 7:00am to 3:30pm)We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
- Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
- Employee family assistance program for employees and their families
- Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
- Paid time off: Sick days and volunteer day off
- Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
- Organized activities for employees and their families
- Saputo products at a discounted price
- Facilitate timely and efficient preventive and predictive maintenance activities for production equipment, wastewater treatment plant systems, warehouse equipment, utilities, HVAC and building maintenance.
- Perform routine wastewater treatment plant operations, including:
- Monitoring and adjusting pH and solids
- Calibrating probes, sensors, and analytical instruments
- Making process adjustments to ensure efficient WWTP performance
- Receive bulk chemical deliveries, ship sludge, and wash and maintain WWTP equipment.
- Assist in the investigation and response to chemical or hazardous waste spills that may enter the wastewater collection or storm drainage systems.
- Support and participate in energy‑saving and efficiency initiatives within the plant.
- Work collaboratively with other trades, vendors, and contractors to complete assigned projects.
- Take, record, and trend readings from instruments such as flow meters, pH meters, pressure gauges, and HMI systems.
- Assist in the preparation of reports by compiling operational data and maintaining accurate logs.
- Complete required documentation, including:
- Work records (Maintenance shift logs, logbooks etc.)
- Parts usage/inventory maintenance
- Timesheets
- HACCP and regulatory documentation
- Act as Plant Power Engineer during emergencies or operational crises, including covering shifts on short notice as directed by the Chief Engineer.
- Assist MRO with inventory control and maintenance supply management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must successfully meet all company employment requirements, including skill assessments and interviews.
- Must possess valid 4th Class Power Engineer and Refrigeration Engineer ticket.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, food manufacturing, and/or possession of a WWTP Operator Certificate is considered an asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely use hand and power tools.
- Comfortable working with chemicals and analytical instruments required for plant operations.
- Physically capable of lifting heavy loads, working in confined spaces, and operating in extreme environmental conditions.
- TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) training is mandatory and will be provided by the company.
- Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work independently.
- Basic computer skills and comfort working with HMI systems are required