Posted 15 days ago

Technician, Water Operations

SparwoodOn-site

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The Technician, Water Operations is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of water facility work, including accurate sampling, laboratory analysis, and interpretation of results to advise process changes at a steelmaking coal mine in Sparwood, BC.

About this role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 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.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: September 14th

What we offer:

At EVR, we're 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:

Join our Water Operations Team as they work to ensure the health of the local watershed, guided by the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan!

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 rotation of day and night shifts at West Line Creek.

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 it's 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!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

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:

Level I, II, or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset

Diploma or degree in Engineering or Sciences, or an equivalent. combination of training and water treatment experience

Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment

Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®; especially Excel 

Valid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent 

Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and Human

Machine Interface systems is considered an asset

Previous experience with membrane filtration is considered an asset

Skills

British Columbia LegislationComputerized DataDe-pressurizationDrainingExcelFlushing Of Isolated EquipmentHuman Machine Interface SystemsLaboratory TestingLock-out/tag-outMembrane FiltrationMicrosoft OfficeMine Water Treatment FacilitiesProcess Control AdjustmentsProcess Set PointsProgrammable Logic ControllersQuality Control TestingReagent PreparationThird Party Contractor CoordinationWater Chemistry Analytical Testing

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