Field Service Technician

EmergencyMD; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company is looking for a Field Service Technician based in Toronto. This remote role requires on-site responsibilities to support membrane-based water treatment systems. Candidates should have a technical diploma and at least 5 years of experience with heavy machinery. Join us to support sustainable water solutions.

Benefits

Group insurance paid 75% by employer

Retirement plan matching contributions

Three weeks vacation to start

Extra Paid Time Off during Christmas holidays

Qualifications

• Technical school diploma or minimum five years experience with heavy machinery and structural steel installation.
• Familiarity with installation and adjustment of equipment used in wastewater treatment plants.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Commission and startup systems and equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting on equipment.
• Provide training to operations staff.

Skills

Experience with heavy machinery

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Technical school diploma

Minimum 5 years experience

Job description

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As a Field Service Technician, your primary focus will be on-site responsibilities and support for Ovivo membrane-based water and wastewater treatment systems and equipment.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together.

The role is a remote position but must be based in the Toronto area and will require local travel.

What is the role?

• System and equipment commissioning and startup, servicing, and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Performing installation and maintenance activities on membrane system-related equipment.
• Performing mechanical and equipment-specific maintenance, modification, and calibration as required on all treatment-based equipment and instrumentation, including online analytical systems.
• Carrying out mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as pumps, blowers, instrumentation, and automation hardware, as well as on process parameters and performance.
• Providing training to operations staff and facilitating smooth system turnover to end-users.
• Interpreting detailed operational data and providing guidance and direction in the operation and troubleshooting of water systems as necessary.
• Performing basic electrical and programming tasks including navigating control panels, troubleshooting, and updating PLCs and HMIs.
• Acting as the single point of contact for clients, contractors, and Project Management while on site.
• Working with Project Management to ensure all applicable project-related field, QA/QC, and contractual documentation is completed to facilitate project closure.
• Managing site deficiency list, coordinating with the project team to ensure all items are addressed and finalized prior to leaving the site.
• Participating in the development and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures and Job Hazard Analysis for on-site tasks.
• Providing feedback from the field into product development and system design teams for R&D purposes and system improvement.

Does this sound like you?

• Technical school diploma or minimum five years experience with heavy machinery and structural steel installation.
• Familiarity with installation and adjustment of equipment used in wastewater treatment plants such as clarifiers, cross collectors, rail systems, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of gear reducers, motors, and controls.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to climb on or around equipment, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Don't meet every requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork, we'd like to hear from you regardless.

Why work at Ovivo?

• Group insurance with medical and dental benefits paid 75% by the employer.
• Matching contribution from the employer to the retirement plan up to 4% of annual salary.
• Short and long-term disability benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation to start.
• Sixteen personal hours (depending on hire date).
• Extra Paid Time Off during Christmas holidays.

Apply today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems for water treatment, with over 150 years of expertise. We deliver innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions for industrial and municipal markets worldwide.

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