Environmental Equipment Technician

Pine Environmental Canada, Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

RRSP matching

Job summary

Pine Environmental Canada, Inc. is seeking a technically skilled technician to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, clean, and repair environmental testing equipment for our customers.

You will prepare calibrated instruments with all required accessories and documentation, and respond to customer calls for technical assistance. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with after-hours availability for emergencies and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; craft apprenticeship or related experience a plus.
• Experience interfacing with clients and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and liaise with customers across fields; follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned equipment for field status and completeness.
• Test, calibrate, repair, and maintain company equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Prepare equipment with accessories, calibration data, and paperwork for rental.
• Respond to customer calls for technical assistance, troubleshooting and training.
• Maintain SDS Chemical Register and review new SDS documents.
• Assist in maintaining technical and software libraries; support team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Planning/organization

Multitasking

SOP adherence

PPE usage

Problem solving

Punctuality

Positive workplace

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

The technician's primary responsibility is to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, clean, and repair a wide variety of environmental testing and monitor equipment. They will be responsible for providing high-quality, calibrated, and well-maintained instruments to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect returned equipment to ensure that all equipment and peripherals have been returned from the field.
• Test, calibrate, repair, and maintain company equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Prepare equipment with all required accessories, calibration information, manufacturer instructions, and all paperwork related to the rental
• Respond to customer calls for technical assistance, troubleshooting, and training
• Assign asset status and appropriate labeling for equipment
• Inspect returned equipment to ensure that all equipment and peripherals have been returned from the field.
• Thorough record keeping on electrical safety inspections, our environmental equipment, and consumable products
• Communication on requesting any spare parts, accessories, and ancillary rental items to properly maintain equipment
• Maintain and update the SDS Chemical Register, review all new SDS Documents
• Assist in maintaining the technical and software library
• Assisting team members when needed
• Available to work after hours, on weekends, and on holiday emergencies, when necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must possess outstanding communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Self-discipline qualities including accepting feedback from others, upholding organizational values, supporting organizational goals, willingness to make decisions , keeping commitments.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting with peers and colleagues.
• Solid planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast -paced work environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow all company standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to utilize and follow personal protective equipment (PPE) whenrequired.
• Critical thinking skills to assist in problem solving.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Ability to maintain a positive work place atmosphere.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma/GED and or completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience in the environmental services field.
• Experience interfacing with clients; Excellent communication skills- Written, Verbal, Interpersonal, and Phone
• Ability to multitask and liaise with our customers in different fields
• Ability to follow all applicable safety regulations

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-driven branch team where service excellence directly contributes to success.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including:
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• A stable, growing company with opportunities to learn the environmental and rental services industry.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting and in a variety of client settings that will include exposure to seasonal weather, damp and/or dusty locations. There are frequent employee and client contacts and interruptions in person and via the telephone during the day. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Pine Environmental Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is 10% sedentary and 90% active and may include activities such as sitting, walking, standing, bending, stretching, and climbing (ladder) for long periods throughout the course of the workday. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted and may require the ability to drive a Pine vehicle. May be required to work outside normal business hours, including mornings and evenings.

Pine Environmental Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.