Ambient Technician -Cold Lake

Job summary

The technician will calibrate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment to ensure high-quality, legally defensible environmental data. They are responsible for troubleshooting systems, preparing field reports, and ensuring compliance with environmental directives while working in remote locations.

Job details

Basic Purpose Calibrate and maintain air monitoring equipment to maximize uptime Produce high-quality, legally defensible environmental data safely and on schedule Provide excellent customer service and support Ensure compliance with environmental monitoring directives and protocols Deliver reliable, trustworthy service that builds client confidence Key Accountability/Responsibilities Perform accurate calibration and troubleshooting of ambient air monitoring systems and sensors strictly following provincial air monitoring requirements. Prepare accurate and timely field documentation: calibration and service reports Working with the DAS and configuring data polling as required Communicate critical problems with team members to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime Maintain adherence to Bureau Veritas policies, ISO standards, and client procedures; identify and report deviations Operate company vehicles safely, including towing trailers, and perform various field duties as assigned Skills and Knowledge Post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics, or instrumentation (or equivalent experience) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proven ability to troubleshoot under pressure Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with basic technical knowledge of computers, electronics, pumps, and air sampling systems Valid Class 5 Driver's License with good driving record (fewer than 6 demerits); ability to safely operate and park trailers Ethical, motivated, detail-oriented with ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions Work Relationships Internal: Collaborate with ambient technicians, supervisors, manager, and technical/reporting staff External: Interact with client operators, representatives, and regulatory auditors Primarily independent fieldwork with occasional team consultation Communication-focused role requiring responsiveness and coordination Working Conditions Extensive out-of-town travel with significant driving; work primarily alone after initial training Occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions; must climb ladders and perform heavy lifting Safety-sensitive role requiring work in remote, isolated, and potentially hazardous environments with exposure to contaminants and fumes Extended hours required; must carry and use company mobile device for communication Physical demands include working in noisy environments and managing hazardous materials (mostly compressed gas cylinders) with appropriate PPE

What you’ll do

The technician will calibrate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment to ensure high-quality, legally defensible environmental data. They are responsible for troubleshooting systems, preparing field reports, and ensuring compliance with environmental directives while working in remote locations.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics, or instrumentation, along with strong analytical and mechanical skills. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions are required.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Air monitoring
• Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Data polling
• Environmental monitoring
• Mechanical aptitude
• Technical documentation
• Fieldwork
• Instrumentation
• Data analysis
• Safety compliance
• ISO standards
• Air Sampling
• Good Driving Record
• Accountability
• Lifting Ability
• Sensors
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Chemistry
• Auditing
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Customer Relationship Building
• Electronics
• Environmental Monitoring
• Environmental Science
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Polling
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Coordinating
• ISO/IEC Standards
• Trustworthiness
• Detail Oriented
• Ambient Air Monitoring

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Energy
• Trades
• Technician
• Environmental Technician
• Life Science Technicians (excluding Medical)
• Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

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