Who We Are
Vertex Environmental Inc. is a specialized environmental contracting firm that provides innovative solutions to environmental problems – mainly relating to remediating contaminated soil and groundwater, as well as dewatering and water treatment, at sites in Ontario and across Canada. We are one of Canada’s leading environmental contracting companies that specializes in this type of work.
Our staff enjoy working together as part of a team to successfully complete this important service. We take pride in our work and strive to remain experts in the field by constantly innovating and advancing our knowledge, experience, techniques and abilities.
Our work is different from day-to-day and site-to-site and is sometimes completely new to Canada! Team members find it rewarding to be involved in some of the most significant and leading-edge environmental remediation projects being completed in Canada today.
Current Job Opportunities
Vertex is in compliance with AODA Regulations and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to apply for any positions listed below please contact
info@vertexenvironmental.ca.
Lead Dewatering Field Technician
About VEI Dewatering
VEI’s Dewatering Division is growing again! We’re looking for an experienced Lead Dewatering Technician to join the team. In this role, you will primarily lead a team on project sites to successfully install temporary groundwater control systems. If you have experience and are looking for an exciting career opportunity, apply today and help build something great with VEI!
Job Responsibilities:
- Proven ability to lead the field implementation of construction dewatering and temporary groundwater control projects, including vacuum wellpoint, eductor pumping and deep well systems
- Work with the dewatering team as needed on project and shop maintenance tasks including supervision and participation in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosis.
- Take the initiative to identify and implement processes and systems to support and improve the Dewatering Division
- Complete regular inspections of dewatering systems including equipment maintenance and compliance sampling
- Supervise and assist with the drilling, installation, and development of dewatering wellpoints, eductor wells and deep wells and associated systems
- Supervise and participate in the cutting, assembling, installation and removal of piping for dewatering systems
- Troubleshoot dewatering system issues, and repair system, plumbing and equipment issues
- Assist with the mobilization of equipment and materials (load, unload, prep components, operation of material handling equipment) at VEI facility in Kitchener and on project sites
- Work at a variety of different project sites across Ontario
- Train and mentor other field staff on best practices for dewatering services
- Work safely in accordance with VEI workplace health & safety procedures
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a lead role in construction dewatering, temporary groundwater control
- Technical diploma or ticket in trade (well technician, plumbing, drilling, etc.) or equivalent experience in groundwater control
- Training certificates (i.e., First Aid, Working at Heights, Forklift, Skidsteer, Heavy Equipment, HDPE fusion) are an asset
- Mechanical aptitude, and experience with plumbing tools, piping methods, diesel and electric pump operation and maintenance,
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, proposals and work plans
- Ability to communicate and provide project updates in a timely manner with clients, supervisors, project managers
- Prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Problem solving skills
- Valid G driver’s license and insurable
Benefits:
- Bonus Program
- RRSP Matching Program
- Health Benefits Program
- Paid time off
If interested, please submit your resume to info@vei.ca.
Learn More
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