Field Service Representative

BluMetric; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is hiring a Field Service Representative to install, commission and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems. You will program controls in the field and at our facility, ensuring compliance with engineering specs and customer requirements.

The role requires PLC experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to travel to sites. A valid electrician license and driver’s license are needed, with French skills seen as a plus.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of electrical field experience.
• Valid Electrician License (309A or 442A) or equivalent asset.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Automation Direct and Siemens PLCs & HMIs.
• Detail-oriented with time management and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ontario G-class driver's license with <=6 demerit points and own transport.
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• French language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, repair, and setup process control equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate instrument equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and codes; obtain clearances.
• Perform site investigations and experimental work when required.
• Apply and configure VFDs.
• Interpret schematics and PLC/DCS drawings.
• Diagnose complex process issues and implement safe repairs.
• Prepare logs, update drawings and calibration sheets.
• Travel to sites up to 50% for commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Production, Testing, Purchasing and Field Start-up teams.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Detail-oriented

Time management

Proactive and independent

Team player

Strong communication

Own transportation

Passport & travel ability

Valid driver’s license (Ontario G)

French as a second language (value)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Automation Direct PLC

Siemens PLC & HMIs

Job description

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.