Field Technician

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.