该小组履行以下部分或全部职责：

水处理厂操作员

• 操作和监控水过滤和处理厂的计算机控制系统和相关设备，以调节水的处理和分配
• 监视和检查工厂设备和系统以检测设备故障并确保工厂系统正常运行
• 读取流量计、仪表和其他记录仪器，以测量水的输出和消耗水平、细菌含量、氯和氟化物水平
• 收集和测试水样的化学和细菌含量，分析测试结果和仪器读数，并对工厂设备和系统进行调整以确保质量控制
• 为水厂系统的过程控制变更提供口头或书面说明，以确保生产的水符合标准化质量要求
• 在工厂和地面上进行安全检查
• 回应有关水质问题和紧急情况的公众查询
• 完成并维护工厂日志、报告和统计数据
• 可以进行小型维护或协助熟练技工安装和维修工厂机械
• 可以测量、混合和运输化学品以维持原料。

废液厂操作员

• 操作和监控废水处理、污水处理和废液厂的计算机控制系统和相关设备，以调节通过沉淀池、曝气池和消化池的污水流量，以及处理和处置污水和废物
• 巡逻工厂，检查泵、电机、过滤器、加氯器和其他工厂设备；监视和读取仪表、仪表和其他记录仪器，以检测设备故障并确保工厂系统和设备在规定的范围内运行
• 测试和调整化学品进料率，以确保消毒过程符合质量标准
• 收集废物和污水样本，测试和分析结果，并根据需要调整工厂设备和系统
• 在工厂和地面上进行安全检查
• 完成并维护工厂日志和报告
• 对工厂设备进行预防性维护，以确保设施按照要求的标准运行
• 可协助熟练技工安装和维修工厂机械。

• 必须完成中学学业。
• 通常需要化学、污染控制或相关科目的大学或行业培训课程。
• 水处理厂运营商需要获得水处理和分配（根据工厂分类级别）的认证。
• 在魁北克和安大略省，从事水处理和分配工作的经营者需要获得饮用水认证。
• 废水处理厂运营商需要获得废水收集和废水处理（根据工厂分类级别）的认证。
• 废物处理厂的操作员可能需要固体废物、垃圾填埋场或堆肥设施操作员认证。
• 可能需要工作场所危险材料信息系统 (WHMIS)、危险品运输 (TDG) 和安全实践课程的认证。
• 提供在职培训。
• 可能需要以前在水处理或废水领域工作的经验。

• 随着经验的积累，可能晋升到主管职位。
• 水处理厂和垃圾处理厂运营商之间的流动性有限。

• 化学工程师 ( 21320 )
• 化学技师和技术员（22100）
• 主管，石油、天然气和化学加工和公用事业（92011）
• 公用事业维修工（74204）
• 自来水厂工人（在95102 化工产品加工和公用事业工人中）

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Water 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.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• College or industry training courses in chemistry, pollution control or related subjects are usually required.
• Certification in water treatment and distribution (level according to the classification of the plant) is required for water treatment plant operators.
• Drinking water certification is required in Quebec and Ontario for operators whose work involves water treatment and distribution.
• Certification in wastewater collection and wastewater treatment (level according to the classification of the plant) is required for wastewater treatment plant operators.
• Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required for operators in waste treatment plants.
• Certification in workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), and courses in safety practices may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Previous experience as a worker in the water treatment or wastewater field may be required.

• Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• There is limited mobility between water treatment plant and waste plant operators.

• Chemical engineers (21320)
• Chemical technologists and technicians (22100)
• Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (92011)
• Utility maintenance workers (74204)
• Waterworks labourer (in 95102 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities)