Dewatering Field Technician

Overview:
To specialize in the installation, operation, and maintenance of dewatering, water treatment and vapour mitigation systems at Project Sites locally and across Canada.
To support dewatering projects via the operation and maintenance of equipment including skidsteers, forklifts, diesel and electric pumps, excavator-mounted drills

Job Functions:

• Review of site drawings to understand and implement system installations
• Support the new dewatering initiative with the operation and maintenance of equipment including skidsteers, forklifts, diesel and electric pumps, excavator-mounted drill rig
• Cut, assemble, install piping for dewatering, water treatment and vapour systems
• Assemble/disassemble components for systems (tanks, pumps, valves, media vessels, filter vessels, manifolds, mounting brackets, hosing)
• Complete physical tasks necessary for the installation of dewatering systems on active construction sites, such as carrying pipes and bentonite, shoveling sand, and engaging in other related physical activities
• Troubleshoot dewatering/treatment systems issues, and repair plumbing and equipment issues
• Assist with mobilization of equipment and chemicals (load, unload, prep components, operate material handling equipment, chemical inventory) at Vertex shop in Kitchener
• Work at a variety of different Project sites including a mix of existing industrial buildings, new construction sites, utility installations, and mining sites
• Project sites may be located across Canada (accommodations and meal per diem will be provided when working outside of Kitchener area)
• Work safely in accordance with Vertex workplace health & safety procedures

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job functions

Requirements/Skills:

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn practical skills through hands-on experience
• Technical diploma in the environmental field, a trade ticket (in plumbing, well technician, wastewater, etc.) or equivalent experience in drilling, plumbing, wastewater, or related field
• Valid G driver’s license and insurable
• Willing and able to travel
• Training certificates (i.e., First Aid, Working at Heights, Forklift) are an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with plumbing tools, piping methods
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Benefits:

• Bonus Program
• RRSP Matching Program
• Health Benefits Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for career advancement and environmental specialization

About:
Vertex is a contracting company based out of Kitchener, ON, that specializes in remediation of contaminated sites via the injection of chemicals into the subsurface, and dewatering and treatment of groundwater.

For more information or to apply to the position please contact info@vertexenvironmental.ca

Environmental Field Technician – Remediation Division

Overview:

Vertex has a new full-time opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our Remediation Division group based in Kitchener, ON. The opportunity will involve travel to Project Sites locally and across Canada for the remediation of contaminated sites via the injection of chemicals into the subsurface.  The Remediation Division implements a wide variety of remedial technologies including in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), in-situ chemical reduction (ISCR), bioaugmentation, and ex-situ soil mixing.  

Responsibilities:

Responsible for reviewing technical memos and understanding environmental site conditions.  Work as part of a Team to execute remedial injection programs at project sites across Canada which include the following;

• Review technical memorandums and drawings to understand environmental site conditions and proposed remediation programs
• Collaborate with various parties including subcontractors, drillers, environmental consultants, property owners to implement remediation programs at project sites
• Address real-time concerns and challenges in the field, including equipment troubleshooting, investigation of subsurface preferential pathways, delivery issues
• Mobilization of equipment and chemicals (load, unload, prepare components, operate material handling equipment, chemical inventory) at Vertex warehouse in Kitchener
• Work safely in accordance with Vertex workplace health & safety procedures
• Mix and prepare chemical solutions, operate pumps and equipment, record injection parameters, complete verification monitoring, confirmatory sampling at adjacent wells
• Excellent hands-on experience with environmental remediation, opportunity for career advancement and environmental specialization

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job functions.

Other Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree or Technical Diploma in the environmental field, or equivalent experience in environmental contracting, drilling, general contracting, or other related field
• Valid G driver’s license (insurable)
• Ability to lift 25 kg
• Training certificates (e.g., First Aid, Working at Heights, Forklift) are an asset
• Excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude, and experience with hand tools
• Problem solving skills
• Works well in a Team environment
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

For more information or to apply to the position please contact info@vertexenvironmental.ca