Water Technician – Apply for Future Opportunities

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Please note: Were looking to connect with Water Technicians for future job openings at Elk Valley Resources. While there are no immediate openings we encourage interested candidates to apply so we can connect when positions become available.

What we offer:

At EVR were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees skills competencies and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Supervisor Water Operations the Technician Water Operations is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of water facility work such as accurate sampling laboratory analysis and interpretation of results to advise process changes. This position follows a 7x7 schedule of days and nights or only days is only based on site and will be located at one our existing operations.

To be successful we require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who has strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking there is something for everyone! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Ensure compliance with British Columbia legislation as it relates to mine water treatment facilities
Monitor and control the water treatment facility to ensure performance objectives are achieved and reporting requirements are met
Conduct sampling and support third party contractors on the collection preparation and delivery of samples to the laboratory including hazardous waste
Perform water chemistry analytical testing laboratory testing reagent preparation as well as Quality Control testing
Conduct process control adjustments based on computerized data and process set points
Execute routine and non-routine operational activities as required including start-up and shutdown isolation or lock-out/tag-out and draining de-pressurization and flushing of isolated equipment

Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Engineering or Sciences or an equivalent combination of training and water treatment experience
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certificate and strong ability to safely handle chemical and operate equipment for transporting chemicals
Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment
Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel
Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface systems is considered an asset
Level I II or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVRs Recruitment Privacy Policy which you can viewhere.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail bridges hospitals and schools.

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