Summary Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in the Southeast Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a wastewater treatment plant operator. The following information is applicable to all Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101).

Description

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.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$27.00/hour

Median wage in Manitoba

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in Manitoba

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Jobs

0 jobs

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Operation and Control
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventative Maintenance

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