Water Treatment Technician

Milestone is looking for creative people who enjoy a challenge. We provide contracting excellence to our clients, daring them to let us collaborate on their toughest and most sensitive projects across Canada. Specializing in soil and ground remediation, water treatment, heavy civil construction, building decommissioning, land reclamation and rehabilitating sensitive habitats; our people thrive in a fast paced and everchanging environment. Everyone on our team believes in finding creative solutions for our clients while making a positive impact to our environment and community. This can be a tough job and isn't for everyone. Milestone is up to the challenge, are you?

Milestone's success comes from putting our team first. We are employee-owned and commit to keeping our people safe, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing opportunity for professional growth and development. Putting our people first is a promise we have been able to deliver on for the last 10 years and we continue growing stronger. If you think you are a fit, then we want you to grow with us.

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At Milestone, we collaborate relentlessly; we strive to inspire a diverse team of talent; we care, we are equitable, we are inclusive. We want every team member to feel and know they belong here. We are inspired by our people - the best in the business. Our work with Indigenous partners and communities has been a tremendous source of pride and learning for Milestone. We are committed to Indigenous Peoples as partners and employees. We have much to learn from all our partners and employees. We look forward to continuing to attract and retain the best people to tackle the most complex challenges of a cleaner world. Only through acknowledging and encouraging everyone's potential and contributions will we succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. (MECI) is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Water Treatment Technician to join our dynamic field team. In this role, you will be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of a variety of water treatment systems on project sites across the region. This includes mechanical installation, chemical handling, equipment calibration, system troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a working knowledge of water treatment processes. You must be comfortable working in diverse and remote environments, adapting to varying shift schedules, and contributing to a safety-first culture.

As a Water Treatment Technician at MECI, you will play a key role in protecting the environment while supporting the success of complex construction and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reads, understands and follows MECI's Corporate Health and Safety Program, Policy and Procedures
• Keep training up to date in line with MECI programs
• Participates in MECI safety touch program
• Keep the sites neat and clean of debris
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Work closely with Supervisors around site equipment
• Gain knowledge in small site equipment, and get trained to use that equipment
• Majority of time will be on project sites; travel and work on remote sites across the region may be required
• Shift duration and frequency is variable and dependent on project and client requirements. Shifts can include weekends and holidays
• Complete site visit timesheets
• Complete site visit checklists
• Setup and Installation of water treatment equipment including:
  • Safe chemical handling and setup of chemical dosing equipment
  • Mechanical installation of pumps, piping and hoses
  • Supervision of electrical installation
  • Water sampling and coordination with labs for analytical results
  • Data logging and monitoring of equipment performance
  • System troubleshooting
  • Media and cartridge/bag filter changeouts
  • Calibration of instrumentation (pH, turbidity, conductivity, etc.)
  • General operations of water treatment systems (clarifiers, UF/MF, RO, carbon filters, media filters, ion exchange.)

Health & Safety:

• Reads, understands and follows Milestone's Corporate Environment, Health and Safety Program, Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities both on and off the job. Participation in H & S initiatives will be monitored and reviewed as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Construction industry exposure / experience
• Understanding of water treatment systems
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools
• Understanding of electrical systems and controls
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to maintain organizational and time management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, and other operational software
• Ability to communicate with others in a confidential, positive and professional manner
• Have some working knowledge of WorkSafe BC rules and regulations

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, internal equity, and work location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Annual pro-rated $500 Health Spending Account.
• Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer matching after 3 months of employment.
• Three weeks' vacation to start.
• Paid Annual Cultural Day to celebrate what matters most to you.
• Annual professional development budget to support certifications, training, and career advancement.
  

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only the ones selected for the interview will be contacted.