Field Technician 1

Bureau Veritas•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Technician 1 role is responsible for conducting basic field sampling projects, ensuring the production of high-quality, legally defensible data and reports in a safe and timely manner. This position involves providing excellent customer service and limited technical expertise to clients, while adhering to all company policies and safety initiatives.

Requirements

2-year technical diploma or 2-3 years relevant chemistry related work experience
2-year technical diploma or 0-2 years relevant related work experience
Limited or basic understanding of well and plant processing techniques and concepts
Limited or basic knowledge of sampling methods and theories
Basic understanding of chemistry, plumbing, and electrical techniques and concepts
Willingness to travel and work extended hours in the field
Knowledge of safe work procedures and requirements
Basic knowledge of MS Office capabilities
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
Detail orientated and record keeping skills
Demonstrated ability with problem solving, effective communication, and energetic, motivated, positive, analytical mindset.
Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities
Adapts to a changing environment
Lead a crew, and ensure the job is completed on schedule, to the client and management’s satisfaction
Works both independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn quickly and take direction from others

Responsibilities

Conduct basic field sampling projects in conjunction with a more senior technologist.
Review field data with assistance from supervisor or more senior field staff to ensure sampling is completed as per applicable test methods and protocols.
Prepare equipment and chemicals, client confirmation and site-specific safety training, field sampling, field QA/QC of data, collection of field data, fill out daily WHA forms and daily field reports, turns over completed data to senior technologist on project in a timely manner.
Perform equipment maintenance, repair and calibration at direction of Supervisor or senior field staff, with training from Senior Project Managers.
Communicate with the Supervisor to ensure the correct level of supplies.
Provide excellent customer service by always presenting a professional attitude and representing Bureau Veritas in a positive way; comply with all client and Bureau Veritas safety initiatives and rules; provides technical support and expertise to our clients; ensure that all Client requests and expectations are met.
Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained in clean, working order.
Ensure bays are kept clean at all times.
Perform QA/QC of data as required by Reporting or Management.
Act as an agent of positive change in supporting Bureau Veritas’s new operating and cultural initiatives.
Ensure daily use of personal monitors, and use of all required PPE.
Ensure use of personal gas monitors during field projects.
Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy.
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings.
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits.
Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times.
Providing support and training to other group employees.
Provide general lab support to other departments as required.
Suggest and implement production efficiencies.
All other responsibilities as assigned.