Water Treatment Technician – Groundwater Projects
Full-Time | Guelph, ON Area
Express Employment Professionals is hiring on behalf of a reputable company specializing in environmental and construction services. We’re looking for a skilled Water Treatment Technician to support groundwater remediation and dewatering systems across various project sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain groundwater treatment systems on dewatering and remediation project sites
- Set up and calibrate chemical dosing systems (coagulants, flocculants, pH adjusters, oxidizing agents)
- Operate and maintain various filtration systems, including:
- Activated carbon units
- Multimedia filters
- Manganese treatment units
- Sand separators
- Collect and analyze water quality data to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and discharge standards
- Troubleshoot pumps, flow meters, dosing systems, and process control equipment
- Maintain logs on system performance, water quality, maintenance, and chemical usage
- Assist with the installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of treatment systems
- Work closely with engineers and project managers to optimize treatment performance and adhere to ECA (Environmental Compliance Approval) requirements
- Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures diligently
What You Bring:
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in water or wastewater treatment projects
- Strong understanding of physical and chemical treatment processes including: Coagulation and flocculation, Activated carbon adsorption, Iron and manganese removal, pH adjustment and chemical dosing
- Experience operating both automated and manual dosing systems
- Familiarity with water quality monitoring tools and procedures
- Ability to work both independently and in coordination with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
Why Join This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental and construction projects across the region. You’ll play a key part in protecting water resources while developing your technical skills in a dynamic field environment.
Apply today through Express Employment Professionals – Guelph.
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