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Field Service Representative

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 27, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$75,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Field Service Representative is responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems. This includes programming PLC controls, calibrating instrumentation, and performing complex repairs both in the production facility and at client sites.

Job details

The Opportunity: BluMetric is looking for a full-time Field Service Representative responsible for the installation and commissioning of water & wastewater treatment systems along with maintenance and repair of all ancillary equipment used in the operation of water & wastewater treatment plants. Instrumentation/ PLC experience is required as the position will be responsible for programming controls within our production facility as well as in the field, so all systems function as per engineering and customer requirements. This is an existing vacancy within the organization. Job Responsibilities: Maintain, install, repair, setup of process control equipment (i.e. controllers, transmitters, final control elements). Maintain, repair and calibrate instrument equipment. Maintains proficiency in prescribed TSSA, ESA safety procedures, codes and standards. Perform special investigation and experimental work as required. Application and setup of VFD’s. Interpret electrical schematics and process flow drawings involving blueprints, PLC or DCS systems. Diagnose complex process problems, determines best resolution, and execute safe repair. Develop, provide, and ensure complete and proper safety clearances and procedures as required. Prepare detailed daily activity log, updates drawings and calibration sheets when required. Detailed teardown and repair of control valves, actuators, and positioners. Reassembles, tunes and setup associated hardware. Perform simple layouts and fabrications to install or upgrade instrument hardware. Respond to service calls on all water and wastewater systems, repair, replace or adjust components where needed. Work with Production, Testing, Purchasing and Field Start-up to resolve questions/issues that arise. Site work travel required for commissioning and troubleshooting. Typical travel can be expected up to 50% and sometimes on short notice. Creating HASP prior to site work. Key Qualifications, Education, and Skills: Four (4) years of experience (minimum) in the electrical field. Valid Electrician License (309A or 442A) or equivalent degree is considered an asset. Experience in programs such as Allen-Bradley, Automation Direct and Siemens PLC's & HMI’s. Ability to pay attention to detail, manage time effectively, produce high quality output and meet deadlines consistently. Ability to act proactively and work independently in a self-directed manner. Be a strong team player. Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills. A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated. Have your own means of transportation. Must have a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required. Currently holds or is eligible to obtain a minimum Reliability Status security clearance. Ability to speak and understand French as a second language would be valuable About BluMetric Environmental Inc. BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 370 employees operating in sixteen offices and over 50 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States. BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least four years of experience in the electrical field and proficiency with PLC and HMI programming. A valid electrician license and the ability to travel internationally for site work are required.