Ambient Technician -Cold Lake
- Cold Lake, AB, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Basic Purpose
- Calibrate and maintain air monitoring equipment to maximize uptime
- Produce high-quality, legally defensible environmental data safely and on schedule
- Provide excellent customer service and support
- Ensure compliance with environmental monitoring directives and protocols
- Deliver reliable, trustworthy service that builds client confidence
Key Accountability/Responsibilities
- Perform accurate calibration and troubleshooting of ambient air monitoring systems and sensors strictly following provincial air monitoring requirements.
- Prepare accurate and timely field documentation: calibration and service reports
- Working with the DAS and configuring data polling as required
- Communicate critical problems with team members to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime
- Maintain adherence to Bureau Veritas policies, ISO standards, and client procedures; identify and report deviations
- Operate company vehicles safely, including towing trailers, and perform various field duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge
- Post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics, or instrumentation (or equivalent experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proven ability to troubleshoot under pressure
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with basic technical knowledge of computers, electronics, pumps, and air sampling systems
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with good driving record (fewer than 6 demerits); ability to safely operate and park trailers
- Ethical, motivated, detail-oriented with ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions
Work Relationships
- Internal: Collaborate with ambient technicians, supervisors, manager, and technical/reporting staff
- External: Interact with client operators, representatives, and regulatory auditors
- Primarily independent fieldwork with occasional team consultation
- Communication-focused role requiring responsiveness and coordination
Working Conditions
- Extensive out-of-town travel with significant driving; work primarily alone after initial training
- Occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions; must climb ladders and perform heavy lifting
- Safety-sensitive role requiring work in remote, isolated, and potentially hazardous environments with exposure to contaminants and fumes
- Extended hours required; must carry and use company mobile device for communication
- Physical demands include working in noisy environments and managing hazardous materials (mostly compressed gas cylinders) with appropriate PPE
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Responsibilities
The technician will calibrate and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment to ensure high-quality, legally defensible environmental data. They are responsible for troubleshooting systems, preparing field reports, and ensuring compliance with environmental directives while working in remote locations.
Requirements
Candidates must have post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics, or instrumentation, along with strong analytical and mechanical skills. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions are required.
Skills
- Air monitoring
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Data polling
- Environmental monitoring
- Mechanical aptitude
- Technical documentation
- Fieldwork
- Instrumentation
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- ISO standards
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Energy
- Trades
Keywords
- Ambient air monitoring
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Environmental science
- Instrumentation
- Data acquisition system
- Field documentation
- ISO standards
- Mechanical aptitude
- Safety-sensitive
- Remote fieldwork
- Environmental monitoring
- Sensors
- Data polling
- Compliance
- PPE