Job Title:                           Field Technician Ambient Air

Reports to (title):              Manager Field and Emission Services

Department:                      Emission Services                            

 

Basic Purpose:   What is the overall function of the job? 

 

Calibration/maintenance of Air Monitoring equipment. Ensuring equipment uptime is maximized Ensuring the production of high quality, legally defensible data, safely and on time. To provide excellent customer service.

 

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:   What specifically is this job expected to accomplish? 

 

Understand and strictly follow Provincial and/or Federal Environmental Air Monitoring Directives or Guidelines, and the protocols therein. Accurate calibration  of ambient air monitoring equipment Troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment including analyzers, data acquisition systems, meteorological sensors, and supporting systems. Communicate critical issues and consult with other team members to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime. Prepare and submit accurate field documentation. Review collected data and escalate potential issues. Solve problems in a way, which increases our customers’ trust in the company’s abilities to meet existing & future challenges. Safe travel at all times whilst using a company vehicle. This may include towing and maneuvering trailers. Develop a strong and open working relationship with fellow employees. Ensure adherence to Bureau Veritas’ policies, ISO certificate and Partners in Safety membership. Ensure adherence to client’s policies and procedures when applicable. Implementation, maintenance and improvement of the management system Identification of deviations from the management system, including standard operating procedures and work instructions Initiation of actions to prevent or minimize such deviations. Reporting to  management on the performance of the management system and any need for improvement Perform various other field duties, as required.

 

Skills and Knowledge:  What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

 

Post-secondary education in environmental, chemistry, electronics or instrumentation, or equivalent transferable experience. Demonstrated experience in a technical field. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to troubleshoot issues under pressure. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Technician: Sufficient knowledge to perform basic troubleshooting of computers, electronic circuits, pumps, air sampling systems Technologist: Good understanding of all Ambient Systems and the ability to troubleshoot independently. Ethical, dynamic, energetic, motivated, wants to make a difference Ability to safely pull and park trailers. Ability to maintain quality work with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to perform physically demanding activities in all weather conditions. Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, good driving record with less than 6 demerits.

 

 

Work Relationships

 

Internal:       Other Ambient Techs and Supervisors, Manager Field and Emission Services, Technical Support Staff, Reporting Staff

External:      Client’s operators and representatives. Regulatory auditors

 

Working Conditions:  physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

 

Work primarily involves out-of-town travel. Significant time spent driving. Work is primarily “working alone” (after training) Work may be out of doors, ambient conditions must always be expected. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to work extended hours. Must be able to perform heavy lifting. Must be able to work in a safe manner in noisy environments, with the possibility of exposure to airborne contaminants and fumes. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE. Carrying and using a company supplied IPhone device (or similar technology) to receive and respond to calls and emails.  This is a safety-sensitive position involving significant fieldwork at remote and isolated sites. Candidates must be willing and able to perform key physical activities as described in the job posting and/or interviews. Within limits, this can include working in inclement weather, working alone, and/or working in hazardous environments.