Waste Water Treatment Plant Co-op Student

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary
Location: Penticton, BC, CA
Apply URL: https://penticton.prevueaps.ca/jobs/12359.html

Job Description:
The City of Penticton’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is in search of a highly motivated and progressive individual for the position of WWTP Co-op Student. The Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is an industry leading facility that protects public health and the environment by treating wastewater from residences, schools, hospitals, businesses, and industries. The Plant also accepts wastewater from both private septic systems and the OK Falls wastewater treatment plant.

The City of Penticton has a 4-month opportunity for a WWTP Co-op Student** who is enrolled in a Water Engineering Technology program. This facility is considered one of the most technologically up-to-date advanced wastewater treatment facilities in North America. Our wastewater management re-use facility provides irrigation for parks, an 18-hole golf course, and generates compost for commercial sales. This is a unique opportunity where a student will have a chance to gain real operations experience in a level 4 advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Solids side operations including; centrifuge operation/optimization, DAF operation/optimization, data input and opening and closing rounds.
Liquids side operations including; SCADA monitoring, data input, daily laboratory analysis and opening and closing rounds.
Lift station weekly inspections.
Special projects as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong work ethic with the ability to work both independently and with a team.
Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence; Class N is also acceptable.
Mechanical aptitude.

If you are seeking a challenging opportunity and possess the above mentioned qualifications, we would love to hear from you! We welcome your cover letter and resume by March 7, 2021.
**Note: A Co-op Student is a student registered in a recognized Co-operative Education program at a participating post-secondary institution.

Position type:
Four months (40 hours per week typically from Monday Friday, including some evenings)

Wage:
The rates of pay will vary according to the term identified by the institution.

Benefits:
Additional 14.75% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Apply at https://penticton.prevueaps.ca/jobs/12359.html

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