Summary:
Under the direction of the Rural Water & Wastewater Operations Manager (RWWWOM), the Rural Water Well Operators are responsible for the overall office and field duties working on Nation occupied home water systems’ Operations and Maintenance. Successful applicants will adhere to the following requirements of this position:
Duties and Responsibilities
· Reports and attends the RWWWOM regularly scheduled bi-weekly Tool Box Meeting
· Is willing, ready and able to take related training as approved by the RWWWOM in the Well Water Operations & Maintenance Programs
· Interprets prints/locates and specifications to determine the location, size and materials/tools required to complete day-to-day operations and maintenance
· Carries out routine well water system maintenance functions and schedules annual system maintenance
· Investigates reports of well water issues to determine the exact extent of leaks and equipment and on-site requirements
· Operates and maintains, regulates, measures and ensures through daily findings, the best solutions for the optimization of the water well and its system
Testing
· Conducts regular, or on an as-needed emergency basis, water well inspections, disinfection, and water quality testing of water wells and Nation assets in the rural areas which are providing services to Samson Cree Nation residents in a timely manner
· Maintains point-of-use water treatment systems, including filter replacement
Geographic Information System Data Collection Field Work
· Collects well water and service and scheduling data utilizing all available equipment (e.g., tablets, line locates, etc.) to assess and capture GIS data in SCN’s GIS System Software LOUIS Toolkit as outlined in the SCN Field Work Forms
Reporting
· Ensures daily field Reports, hazards, issues/concerns and findings summarizing wastewater services, quality/quantity findings and water/wastewater infrastructure conditions are entered into the LOUS Toolkit on a daily basis
· Provides information from daily findings to the Nipiy Team operators assisting in communications and schedule coordination of SCN well water services department between home occupants and the Band Office
Equipment Maintenance
· Maintains and tests equipment regularly to ensure the safety and accurate end results of service delivered
· Maintains, tests and calibrates tablets for LOUIS Toolkit daily prior to service delivery on-site
Collaboration
· Collaborates with the Nipiy Team on a weekly/daily/as-needed basis, or as scheduled
· Collaborates with interdisciplinary/interdepartmental teams through the LOUIS Toolkit and reporting
· Assists with Nipiy Operations tasks, as directed and as needed (e.g., well service vacuum, etc.)
Safety
· Adheres to daily and all other safety protocols, guidelines and Nation approved SOPs during field- and office-related activities
· Is willing to take additional training inclusive to Safety, Operations & Maintenance of Water & Wastewater, upholding and ensuring compliance to OHS requirements
Qualifications:
· Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent, project management training is an asset
· Able to operate heavy equipment
· Must have Confined Space Entry & Rescue, or be willing to train in Basic Safety online courses
· Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel), experience with GIS software is an asset
· Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle; Class 1 or 3 is also an asset
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset
· Comfortable working in office and field environments, working with little direction or supervision
· Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and handle a large volume of work in a timely manner
· Operators work both indoors and outdoors at physically demanding tasks and may be required to lift items weighing over 25 kilograms (55 lbs.)
· Adherence to the Samson Cree Nation NEP Manual is mandatory at all times
CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2024
INTERVIEWS: TO BE ANNOUNCED
All Applications shall be screened
For Samson Cree Nation Applications and further information, please contact:
Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585- 3793
Personnel Department Extension: 107
Box 159 Fax: (780) 585-2088 Maskwacis, AB Email: personnel.179@samsoncree.com
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