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Water and Waste Plant Operators  (NOC 9424)
Fredericton--Oromocto
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Water plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water. Waste plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes. They are employed by municipal governments, industries and institutions.

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Water plant operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
  • Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
  • Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
  • Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
  • Analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
  • Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
  • Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
  • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
  • May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery
  • May measure, mix and transport chemicals to maintain feed stocks.
Waste plant operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the flow of sewage through settling, aeration and digestion tanks, and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
  • Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment; monitor and read gauges, meters and other recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
  • Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems as required
  • Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
  • Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
  • May perform minor maintenance or assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Jobs for Water and Waste Plant Operators in Fredericton--Oromocto

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Alberta
11
Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River Region
1
Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House Region
0
Calgary Region
4
Camrose--Drumheller Region
0
Edmonton Region
4
Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region
0
Red Deer Region
2
Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake Region
0
British Columbia
2
Cariboo Region
0
Kootenay Region
0
Lower Mainland - Southwest Region
2
Nechako Region
0
North Coast Region
0
Northeast Region
0
Thompson--Okanagan Region
0
Vancouver Island and Coast Region
0
Manitoba
0
Interlake Region
0
North Central Region
0
North Region
0
Parklands Region
0
South Central Region
0
Southeast Region
0
Southwest Region
0
Winnipeg Region
0
New Brunswick
0
Campbellton--Miramichi Region
0
Edmundston--Woodstock Region
0
Fredericton--Oromocto
0
Moncton--Richibucto Region
0
Saint John--St. Stephen Region
0
Newfoundland and Labrador
0
Avalon Peninsula Region
0
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region
0
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region
0
West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador Region
0
Northwest Territories
0
Yellowknife Region
0
Nova Scotia
0
Annapolis Valley Region
0
Cape Breton Region
0
Halifax Region
0
North Shore Region
0
Southern Region
0
Nunavut
0
Iqaluit Region
0
Ontario
8
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Region
0
Kingston - Pembroke Region
0
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
5
London Region
3
Muskoka-Kawarthas Region
0
Northeast Region
0
Northwest Region
0
Ottawa Region
0
Stratford--Bruce Peninsula Region
0
Toronto Region
0
Windsor-Sarnia Region
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Québec
20
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region
0
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
2
Capitale-Nationale Region
0
Centre-du-Québec Region
0
Chaudière-Appalaches Region
2
Côte-Nord Region
1
Estrie Region
2
Gaspésie -- Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region
0
Lanaudière Region
3
Laurentides Region
0
Laval Region
0
Mauricie Region
1
Montérégie Region
4
Montréal Region
1
Nord-du-Québec Region
0
Outaouais Region
2
Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean Region
2
Saskatchewan
5
Northern Region
0
Prince Albert Region
2
Regina--Moose Mountain Region
2
Saskatoon--Biggar Region
1
Swift Current--Moose Jaw Region
0
Yorkton--Melville Region
0
Yukon
0
Yukon Territory
0
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