Field Technician - Jobs in Mount Lehman, BC

Job Description

Salary: $40,000.00/AnnuallyJob Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleLanguage: EnglishMinimum Education: Bachelor's DegreePositions Available: 2NOC Group: Inspectors in Public and Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety (2263)NOC Job Title: Environmental Health And Safety TechnicianExpires in 37 daysExpires: 2021-07-30Posted: 2021-06-23Last Updated: 2021-06-23Job Location(s)#1032602 mount lehman roadAbbotsford, British ColumbiaV4N 2X3, CanadaJob DescriptionSince 1994, Epoch Environmental Consulting has been committed to ensuring health and safety through inspection, material identification and risk assessment of hazardous materials - primarily asbestos, lead and mold. In 2018, EPOCH expanded and opened a Fraser Valley office and testing laboratory to serve clients in the outlying region (Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Mission, Langley, Surrey etc). It is preferred that the candidate hired, lives in the Fraser Valley region to facilitate commute times to and from office and job sites which is a primary aspect of the position.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Collecting information on work environments and conditions using a variety of filed data collection methods (i.e. observation, monitoring or sampling, etc) using approved AHERA, NIOSH (or OSHA) sampling collection methodologies;
• Conducting occupational hygiene assessments and hazardous materials assessments;

Conducting site inspection and air monitoring during hazardous materials remediation projects;

• Analyzing and interpreting collected data, documenting results and providing recommendations;
• Determining exposure concentrations at the site and comparing the results to established government standards, WorkSafe BC regulations and guidelines;
• Collecting and analyzing asbestos air and bulk material samples;
• Preparing daily field and air monitoring reports;
• Participating in a laboratory quality assurance/quality control program;
• testing and calibrating equipment;
• Occasional weekend and afterhours work is a requirement of this position, scheduled in rotation with co-workers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary environmental, engineering or building technologist program, diploma or Bachelor’s degree;
• Related work experience is helpful but not required as all training will be provided;
• Valid BC Driver License mandatory with good driving record;
• Fluent in the English Language: written and verbal;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in customer service;
• Occasional weekend work and after hours call out to site are a requirement of this position and will be compensated accordingly. An on-call rotation schedule with other technicians is followed;
• Ability to tote heavy equipment up to 40 lbs or greater to and from project sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Some knowledge and/or experience in the construction, demolition, renovation, or restoration industries.
• Familiarity with MS Windows environment and its associated applications Word, Excel, Outlook and Access;
• Word processing and/keyboarding skills;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, be proactive, troubleshoot and be accountable for one's actions;
• Maintain a friendly and professional rapport with existing, new and prospective clients;
• Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities accordingly;
• Must have a smart phone with cellular data to communicate;
• Must have valid class 5 drivers license and clean driving record;
• Must be comfortable to comply with donning all PPE including masks, Tyvek suit and showering in a clean room for purposes of decontamination for high risk jobs.

Related Document(s)Field Technician 2021.pdfHow to ApplyExpiring: Jul 30, 2021Contact: Adrian LeePhone: 604-553-3370Email: hiring@epochenvironmental.ca