Ambient Technician -Cold Lake

Bureau Veritas


Date: 1 hour ago
City: Cold Lake, AB
Contract type: Full time
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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