Field Technician 1

POSITION PROFILE

Job Title: Field Technician 1

Reports to (title): Field Supervisor

Department: Petroleum

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

Field sampling of various product and process streams. Seek and follow guidance provided by Team Leads, Senior PM’s and Supervisor. Ensure the production of high quality, legally defensible data and reports, safely and on time. Provide excellent customer service. Providing limited or specific technical expertise to our customers.

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

Conduct basic field sampling projects in conjunction with a more senior technologist

Review field data with assistance from supervisor or more senior field staff to ensure sampling is completed as per applicable test methods and protocols

Prepare equipment and chemicals, client confirmation and site-specific safety training, field sampling, field QA/QC of data, collection of field data, fill out daily WHA forms and daily field reports, turns over completed data to senior technologist on project in a timely manner

Perform equipment maintenance, repair and calibration at direction of Supervisor or senior field staff, with training from Senior Project Managers

Communicate with the Supervisor to ensure the correct level of supplies

Provide excellent customer service by always presenting a professional attitude and representing Bureau Veritas in a positive way; comply with all client and Bureau Veritas safety initiatives and rules; provides technical support and expertise to our clients; ensure that all Client requests and expectations are met

Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained in clean, working order

Ensure bays are kept clean at all times

Perform QA/QC of data as required by Reporting or Management

Act as an agent of positive change in supporting Bureau Veritas’s new operating and cultural initiatives

Ensure daily use of personal monitors, and use of all required PPE

Ensure use of personal gas monitors during field projects

Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy

Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program

Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings

Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times

Providing support and training to other group employees

Provide general lab support to other departments as required

Suggest and implement production efficiencies Work in compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial OHS and worker compensation legislation

Read, understand, and comply with the company’s HSE programs, safety policies, safe work practices, procedures, and rules

Take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of your own and other workers’

Notify the Department Supervisor/Manager or Site Safety Coordinator of any unsafe conditions/acts or all other incidents that may be of danger to your own and others’ at or in the vicinity of the work site immediately

Immediately report to your supervisors/managers any workplace injuries in order to comply with the Bureau Veritas Return to Work Policy

Only operate equipment you have been properly trained on, deemed competent, and authorized to operate;

Maintain good housekeeping throughout the work areas

Inspect and wear the safety equipment and personal protection devices and clothing required by regulations and Bureau Veritas;

Refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence

Participate in any training provided by BV Fuels

Refuse any task you feel is unsafe or that you feel you are not competently trained to perform and may cause yourself and/or others imminent danger

All other responsibilities as assigned

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

2-year technical diploma or 2-3 years relevant chemistry related work experience

2-year technical diploma or 0-2 years relevant related work experience

Limited or basic understanding of well and plant processing techniques and concepts

Limited or basic knowledge of sampling methods and theories

Basic understanding of chemistry, plumbing, and electrical techniques and concepts

Willingness to travel and work extended hours in the field

Knowledge of safe work procedures and requirements

Basic knowledge of MS Office capabilities

Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions

Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills

Detail orientated and record keeping skills

Demonstrated ability with problem solving, effective communication, and energetic, motivated, positive, analytical mindset.

Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities

Adapts to a changing environment

Lead a crew, and ensure the job is completed on schedule, to the client and management’s satisfaction

Works both independently and as part of a team

Ability to learn quickly and take direction from others

Work Relationships

Internal: Field staff, sales, technical support groups, human resources, purchasing, management, staff from other locations

External: Daily interaction with customers and clients

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

Out of town travel.

Work is mainly out of doors, so ambient conditions must always be expected.

Heavy lifting.

Work extended hours.

Able to work in a safe manner in possibly noisy environments, with the possibility of exposure to airborne contaminants and fumes.