Water Technician in Sparwood

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.

Please note: We're 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, 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: 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 of 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.

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 Driver’s License or equivalent

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s 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.

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