Field Technician - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - Stormtec Filtration Inc.

Stormtec Filtration Inc.

Verified Company

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

A leader in environmentally conscious water management solutions in Western Canada with offices in B.C.

and Alberta has need for a mechanically-inclined Field Technician with construction or water/wastewater experience to work up at our Site C Dam, Fort St John, BC water management project 50% of the time; and the other 50% of the time work on water management projects in metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Western Canada.

Site C Dam, Fort St

John, BC work:

We've been awarded a contract with a major Site C contractor who is building the concrete portion of the dam.

Specifically, our job is to supply water from the river through a series of pumps, thermally protected pipes, control systems and filters we've designed and installed to the construction site, uninterrupted, in order to support their construction activities.

We also collect and treat dirty surface water through ponds and tank systems where the water is cleaned and either re-used or discharged safely into the environment.

Although much of the process is automated, it requires someone to maintain the system, respond to changes and expansions and troubleshoot when problems show up in addition to working effectively with the contractor's employees.

This position is one of two Stormtec staff that work at Site C to provide coverage. The work rotation is 14 days on; 7 days out. Must be okay with living in camp at Site C.

When not at Site C, the person will be working on other water management projects in metro Vancouver and Western Canada:

Install, operate and maintain various pumping systems (i.e. bypass pumping, deep well and well point dewatering) as part of a team, on constructions sites. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Perform service on diesel pumps in a safe and effective manner
Perform hose/pipe testing and installation
Troubleshoot and repair various types of pumping equipment
Comprehend dewatering and fluid pumping systems, filtration system drawings
Perform duties safely to comply with safety regulations including the use of hand and power tools
Prepare Field Service Reports on time
Communicate with customers, contractors effectively

Skills and Related Experience

Minimum 2+ years of previous work experience preferably within the construction industry or experience in the water/wastewater industry.
Experience with various pumping systems (bypass pumping, deep well and well point dewatering).
Work well under pressure (internal and external), in a team and independently
Strong verbal and written English proficiency
Willingness to work overtime, on call, particularly during raining season

- (Water transfer, dewatering experience from oil & gas, fracking industry is ideal and we will pay more than stated hourly rate for this direct experience)

Highly desirable credentials include: Certified Telehandler/ Zoom Boom Operator license, Fall Protection, Basic Slinging and Rigging Course, Excavation Safety Training, up to date MSDS, TDG and WHIMIS

Company Information:

Stormtec is a specialty water management company that makes the lives of their customers easier by taking on their water management challenges.

When we do it right, no one notices us doing our work - not our customers, not the communities we work in, not the fish in the local streams.

Except that our customers realize we don't have the ongoing headache of water management. We provide water management solutions for sediment control, contaminated water treatment, dewatering and bypass solutions in the construction industry.

We've doubled in size over the last three years and expects to double again.

We have a young, progressive team of 85 staff, led by an ambitious President & CEO who is leading the company through unprecedented but sustainable growth.

To Apply:

At Stormtec, our recruitment process is rigorous, so an offer of employment is dependent on reference checks with direct managers, criminal record check, drug testing including THC, clean driving record.

If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to hear from you. Please send a short cover letter and resume

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$26.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits: