Deputy Plant Manager - Water Treatment Plant

About the role

ACCIONA is looking for a Deputy Plant Manager to support the Saint John Water Treatment Plant and its associated facilities. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the role covers daily operations, basic maintenance coordination and documentation, with a focus on operational continuity and water quality compliance. It works closely with operations and maintenance staff but does not carry full supervisory authority.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the potable water treatment plant, including monitoring process parameters and reporting deviations
• Assist with routine inspections, data collection and operational logs
• Help coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, including work orders in the CMMS
• Support contractor coordination and ensure reports and documentation are filed
• Use the SCADA system at a user level to monitor alarms and trends
• Contribute to safety compliance, including ERP drills and CAE and safety permit documentation
• Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures and operational documentation
• Assist with inventory tracking, supply requests and minor purchasing under manager approval
• Prepare basic technical and administrative reports and take part in stakeholder interactions such as plant tours

Required profile

• Associate's degree or technical training in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical/electrical engineering, environmental sciences or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience operating or maintaining water treatment facilities or similar industrial installations
• Valid driver's licence
• Able to obtain a New Brunswick Class I or II Water Treatment Operator Certificate within 12-18 months; Class I Water Distribution Certificate desirable
• Physical ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally, and to operate basic tools

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of water treatment, transmission and storage, and process control
• SCADA systems (user level) and CMMS platforms
• Health and safety practices and regulatory compliance basics

What we offer

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Group benefits and EFAP from day one, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
• Health Spending Account
• Learning, development and internal career opportunities
• RRSP matching and performance-based discretionary bonus
• Share purchase program