Field Technician - Edmonton

We’re Hiring for a Field Technician!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Field Technician will be responsible for providing support to the XLI inspection team by assisting with multiple above ground pipeline inspections. The Field Technician will be responsible for locating pipelines and documenting pipeline positions using electro-magnetic locators and GPS equipment.

We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist with measuring the AC Voltage Gradient (ACVG and DCVG) while walking above the buried pipeline.
• Assist and/or perform various over the line surveys (DOC, CIPS).
• Assist with all aspects of data collection and reporting in accordance with established procedure.
• Effectively communicate with landowners and clients presenting a positive company image at all times.
• Maintain corporate, client, and government operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain all assigned equipment in good working order according to established procedures. Keep equipment charged as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate inspection concerns to the Lead Hand or Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Follow all Health and Safety requirements, attend meetings, complete forms, etc.
• Provide support to other XLI inspection teams as required.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical school degree in Petroleum Engineering or Environmental Services an asset.
• NACE certification an asset.
• Experience in corrosion control, protective coatings and cathodic protection monitoring an asset.
• Surveying and/or GPS experience an asset.
• Exhibits technical/mechanical aptitude.
• ATV, snowmobile, argo, etc. experience an asset.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and take initiative.
• Proven ability to be well organized and punctual.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PC Skills.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is outdoors, dealing with weather extremities; use of PPE is required. Must be available to work away from home on shift schedules up to 12 hours per day for up to 3 weeks at a time. The physical demands may include, but are not limited to, being physically capable to spend long days on foot over rugged, remote terrain in inclement weather.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.

About the company

Xylem Inc. is a large American water technology provider, in public utility, residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial settings.