Environmental Technologist

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Millar Western’s Whitecourt Pulp Division is hiring an Environmental Technologist to optimize effluent treatment systems and enhance environmental management. The successful candidate will have a degree in relevant fields and experience in wastewater management, contributing to operational excellence in a family-oriented community.

Benefits

Industry-leading wage and benefits program

Pension plan

Comprehensive dental and health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Commitment to the highest safety standards

Collaborative and respectful work environment

Chance to live where you work

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Waste Water Management or relevant experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot environmental system problems.
• Direction to effluent technicians, operators, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tuning treatment system processes for optimal efficiency.
• Championing safety protocols and organizational standards.
• Overseeing maintenance activities and contractor coordination.

Skills

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Sciences

Waste Water Management

Power Engineering

Job description

Millar Western’s Whitecourt Pulp Division is seeking an Environmental Technologist who will work as part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our effluent treatment systems and overall environmental management program.

Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, you will be actively involved with the operations and environmental teams in the daily operations of our BCTMP Pulp Mill. Responsibilities include:

• Fine-tuning treatment system processes for optimal efficiency and performance.
• Championing safety protocols and organizational standards.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with research organizations on innovative projects.
• Overseeing maintenance activities and contractor coordination.
• Identifying and implementing enhancement opportunities for operational excellence.

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate will possess a Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Sciences, Waste Water Management or Power Engineering with 1 to 3 years of experience in Waste Water Management or relevant experience. The ability to troubleshoot environmental system problems and give direction to the effluent technicians, operators and contractors will be required.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech pulp mills supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life

We offer:

• an industry-leading wage and benefits program that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps

This position is located in Whitecourt, Alberta, a dynamic and family-oriented community, located 170 km from Edmonton and offering excellent amenities and a great quality of life.

Millar Western is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.