NOC 92101 — Water and waste treatment plant operators

TEER 2 · Technical / skilled trades (college or apprenticeship) · Eligible for Express Entry (CEC and FSWP)

Water treatment 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. Liquid 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 and industrial facilities. This unit group also includes waste treatment plant operators in composting plants and other waste management facilities.

Main duties

Water and waste treatment plant operators

Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
Read flow meters, gauges and other recording instruments to measure water output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content, analyze test results and instrument readings and make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to ensure quality control
Provide verbal or written instructions for process control changes to waterworks system to ensure water produced meets standardized quality requirements
Perform security checks in plant and on grounds
Respond to public enquiries regarding water quality issues and emergencies
Complete and maintain plant logs, reports and statistics
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.

Liquid waste plant operators

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
Test and adjust chemical feed rates to ensure that disinfection processes meet quality standards
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
Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure that the facility operates in accordance with required standards
May assist skilled tradespersons with installation and repair of plant machinery.

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