Commissioning Process Technician - Water Operations

Commissioning Process Technician – Water Operations | Water Treatment Facility |
Sparwood, BC WolfTrek Corp. | Indigenous Owned | Technical Recruitment & Workforce Solutions
WolfTrek is an Indigenous owned company providing technical recruitment and workforce solutions for companies operating in various sectors across Canada.
We are currently hiring an Commissioning Process Technician to support a water treatment operations project team in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Process, the Commissioning Process Technician, Water Operations, is a member of a commissioning team responsible for facility startup of two water treatment facilities in the Elk Valley over the next six to twelve months.

To be successful, we are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with strong learning agility and with exceptional interpersonal, hands-on, and communication skills, who can effectively learn from and engage with professionals across departments and at varying levels of the organization; someone with strong attention to detail, problem-solving, troubleshooting, decision-making, analytical, hands-on, and organizational abilities.

This position requires a flexible individual who can adapt to changing needs in fast-paced environment, and who can work with nominal supervision using a collaborative approach on a team that tackles complex and novel issues. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can drive and keep pace with change and innovation.

This is a great opportunity to join a team of hardworking professionals in a growing and technically advancing field. The technology we are using represents some of the most sophisticated selenium, nitrate, and sulphate removal treatment in the world - working to advance the objectives of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan.

Located in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. The 8 days ON, 6 days OFF work schedule gives the opportunity to experience what work life balance is all about!

Key Responsibilities :

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate with others on the commissioning team to execute the facility commissioning plan on schedule
• Analyze process data and make recommendations to the commissioning team for advancing the commissioning plan based on results
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot process units that require additional attention
• When issues are identified, recommend path forward based on findings and document all changes through the Management of Change process
• Work closely with operations to execute process changes

Key Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years of experience focused on water/wastewater treatment, bioorganic, or similar pilot projects, or industries
• Post secondary diploma or degree in Water, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical discipline is required.
• Experience working in a water or wastewater treatment facility or a similar commissioning/operation is a strong asset.
• Experience with ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, high density sludge or similar clarifiers is a strong asset.
• Technical fundamentals in this role include fluid mechanics, solids/slurry handling, basic chemistry and an understanding of process control.
• Mechanical aptitude in this role is considered an asset.
• Driver’s license required

· Why This Opportunity?

• Work on cutting-edge selenium water treatment technology at one of the most advanced facilities in the world
• Contribute directly to meaningful environmental outcomes through world-class treatment infrastructure
• Join a collaborative, safety-focused team tackling complex and novel engineering challenges
• Compressed work week with alternating Fridays off and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Located in the stunning Elk Valley — biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, and more right at your doorstep·

• WolfTrek welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
• We are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.