Technician, Water Operations

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; Sur place; CAD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Résumé du poste

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Water Operations Technician to ensure the health of the local watershed under the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. You will perform sampling, lab analysis, and advise process changes, working on a 7x7 day/night shift rotation at West Line Creek.

The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a focus on health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Level I, II, or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset.
• Diploma or degree in Engineering or Sciences, or an equivalent. combination of training and water treatment experience
• Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®, especially Excel
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
• Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface systems is considered an asset
• Previous experience with membrane filtration is considered an asset

Responsabilités

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Ensure compliance with British Columbia legislation as it relates to mine water treatment facilities
• Monitor and control the water treatment facility to ensure performance objectives are achieved and reporting requirements are met
• Conduct sampling and support third party contractors on the collection, preparation, and delivery of samples to the laboratory, including hazardous waste
• Perform water chemistry analytical testing, laboratory testing, reagent preparation, as well as Quality Control testing
• Conduct process control adjustments based on computerized data and process set points
• Execute routine and non-routine operational activities as required, including start-up and shutdown, isolation or lock-out/tag-out, and draining, de-pressurization and flushing of isolated equipment

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Engineering or Science degree

Water/Wastewater certificate (Level I-III)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

PLC

HMI (Human Machine Interface)

Description du poste

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline:

September 14th

What we offer:

At EVR, we’re dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees’ skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Join our Water Operations Team as they work to ensure the health of the local watershed, guided by the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan!

Reporting to the Supervisor, Water Operations, the Technician, Water Operations is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of water facility work, such as accurate sampling, laboratory analysis, and interpretation of results to advise process changes. This position follows a 7x7 schedule rotation of day and night shifts at West Line Creek.

To be successful, we require someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who has strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it’s biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Ensure compliance with British Columbia legislation as it relates to mine water treatment facilities
• Monitor and control the water treatment facility to ensure performance objectives are achieved and reporting requirements are met
• Conduct sampling and support third party contractors on the collection, preparation, and delivery of samples to the laboratory, including hazardous waste
• Perform water chemistry analytical testing, laboratory testing, reagent preparation, as well as Quality Control testing
• Conduct process control adjustments based on computerized data and process set points
• Execute routine and non-routine operational activities as required, including start-up and shutdown, isolation or lock-out/tag-out, and draining, de-pressurization and flushing of isolated equipment

Requirements:

• Level I, II, or III Water or Wastewater Treatment certificate is considered an asset
• Diploma or degree in Engineering or Sciences, or an equivalent. combination of training and water treatment experience
• Strong mechanical understanding of process equipment
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite®; especially Excel
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent
• Previous experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and Human
• Machine Interface systems is considered an asset
• Previous experience with membrane filtration is considered an asset

Salary:

$85,000- $105,000 CAD/year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.