Technologist - Water Operations

Position Summary

This position performs complex technical work including database management; asset management; infrastructure design; construction, and preservation; facility and systems operation; environmental engineering, traffic engineering and wastewater facility operations and management. The position provides advanced advice in regards to industry best practices related to infrastructure/sewer/water/transportation/waste networks/facility planning, design, construction planning, operation, preservation, maintenance, testing, management and performance. This position typically reports to an Engineer, Schedule C Supervisor, or Technologist II.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, maintain and coordinate databases related to infrastructure planning, asset management, operations and preservation, traffic safety, material testing, and field inspection.
• Provide technical analysis and operational support related to infrastructure/facility systems planning; operations, preservation, traffic safety, material testing and field inspection.
• Operate, inspect, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain sewer, water, transportation and waste processes, equipment and systems together with performing minor repairs and/or identification of necessary repairs and procedures.
• Review and comment on documentation, drawings, specifications, plans and applications from engineering consultants and developers to ensure City standards and requirements are met.
• Monitor manage and conduct data and sample collection programs.
• Supervise and direct staff, consultants and contractors.
• Maintain and operate specialized analysis software and be able to interpret results, produce reports/outputs and make recommendations for infrastructure/sewer/water/transportation/waste network/facility planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and management programs, traffic safety analysis, water/wastewater facility operations/engineering and environmental engineering. (examples include: SCADA, WaterCad, EMMEIII, AutoCad, Crystal Reports, Asset Management software, SPL, and MMS)
• Develop and review standards, specifications, processes and manuals related to roadway/sewer/water/traffic/waste operations, the development of transportation/utility networks, operation, construction and maintenance.
• Develop and review engineering design, material, testing and technology/equipment standards and specifications.
• Research, co-ordinate and assemble information and prepare technical reports.
• Research and evaluate the application of new technologies and industry best practises related to infrastructure/facility planning, engineering, design, construction, preservation, traffic safety, asset management and testing services.
• Provide advanced advice in regards to technologies and technical analysis related to infrastructure/plant/facility planning, design, construction, operation, preservation,maintenance, management, testing and performance. New technologies comprise of technical evaluation of engineered material; integration of Global Positioning System/Geographical Information System (GPS/GIS) technology; development/integration of computer applications and information systems to enhance productivity/efficiency; equipment deployment and route modelling; new testing/monitoring equipment for quality control of construction/maintenance operations; maintenance information systems, etc.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, abilities and skills are obtained through completion of a two-year diploma in Civil, Environmental and/or Water Resources Engineering Technology.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply engineering practices, principles, theories, computations, analyses and statistics.
• Knowledge of basic transportation/water/sewer/waste infrastructure planning, management, design, materials, operation, construction, maintenance and preservation.
• Knowledge of basic drafting and surveying technology practices and techniques.
• Knowledge and ability with sampling and laboratory/field/facility test procedures.
• Beginner level skills with GIS and CAD skills to display data including symbology, create, edit and query data, modify drawings, relate data, and prepare designs using software such as Arc View, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to interpret, understand and manage work in accordance with the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, other legislation, and expectations of City of Regina’s policies, standards, practices and guidelines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of City policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain facility and network systems and mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work with complex databases.
• Intermediate skills to create tables, charts and forms, create formulas, create queries and reports, modify and customise charts and tables, use pivot tables and cross tab queries, and import/export data from various sources and formats using office productivity software such as in MS Office (Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Skill to develop innovative engineering/technical solutions.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and have a vehicle available for work usage (a travel allowance is provided). Candidates must be willing and able to obtain Air Brake Certification if applicable to the work unit assigned.
• Must register and maintain registration under Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT).
• Will be required to work from variable bases of operation. (e.g. Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4th Avenue Yard and/or other designated bases).
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in all types of plant, field environments and inclement conditions.
• Willing to be on call, perform overtime, work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Asphalt Production & Maintenance Branch, Testing Lab Only: Incumbents are required to submit a Criminal Record Check every five (5) years as per The Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a condition of employment.