Posted 25 days ago
Ambient Technician -Cold Lake
@ Bureau Veritas
Cold Lake, Alberta
Overview
Bureau Veritas is hiring an Ambient Technician in Cold Lake to calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot ambient air monitoring systems and sensors in the field. The work involves extensive out-of-town driving, mostly working alone, climbing ladders, heavy lifting and exposure to outdoor and hazardous conditions. Extended hours are required and a company mobile device must be carried.
Responsibilities:
- Calibrate and troubleshoot ambient air monitoring systems and sensors
- Prepare calibration and service reports
- Configure data polling with the DAS
- Operate company vehicles, including towing trailers
- Report deviations from policies, ISO standards and client procedures
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics or instrumentation, or equivalent experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with fewer than 6 demerits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical aptitude with basic computer, electronics, pump and air sampling knowledge
- Ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Environment, health & safety |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | environmental science, chemistry, electronics, instrumentation |
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Bureau Veritas
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Full company description
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our mission is at the heart of key challenges: quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Through our wide range of expertise, impartiality and independence, we foster confidence between companies, public authorities and clients. Bureau Veritas is a Business to Business to Society company, contributing to transform the world we live in. Driven by society, we are working ever more closely with our clients, addressing today’s crucial challenges and answering society’s aspirations. Bureau Veritas is listed on the Euronext Paris (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI).
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,698,257
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- 54,882
- Reported office locations
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- Other recorded names
- Bureau Veritas
- Specialties
- SERVICES
- TESTING
- INSPECTION
- CERTIFICATION
- CLASSIFICATION
- ASSET MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION
- COMMODITIES
- OIL & GAS
- INDUSTRY
- MARINE & OFFSHORE
- CONSUMER PRODUCTS
- and SUSTAINABILITY
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Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Our mission is at the heart of key challenges: quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Through our wide range of expertise, impartiality and independence, we foster confidence between companies, public authorities and clients. Bureau Veritas is a Business to Business to Society company, contributing to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Paris, Courbevoie |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | SERVICESTESTINGINSPECTIONCERTIFICATIONCLASSIFICATIONASSET MANAGEMENTCONSTRUCTIONCOMMODITIESOIL & GASINDUSTRY |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 37 |
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Basic Purpose
- Calibrate and maintain air monitoring equipment to maximize uptime
- Produce high-quality, legally defensible environmental data safely and on schedule
- Provide excellent customer service and support
- Ensure compliance with environmental monitoring directives and protocols
- Deliver reliable, trustworthy service that builds client confidence
Key Accountability/Responsibilities
- Perform accurate calibration and troubleshooting of ambient air monitoring systems and sensors strictly following provincial air monitoring requirements.
- Prepare accurate and timely field documentation: calibration and service reports
- Working with the DAS and configuring data polling as required
- Communicate critical problems with team members to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime
- Maintain adherence to Bureau Veritas policies, ISO standards, and client procedures; identify and report deviations
- Operate company vehicles safely, including towing trailers, and perform various field duties as assigned
Skills and Knowledge
- Post-secondary education in environmental science, chemistry, electronics, or instrumentation (or equivalent experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proven ability to troubleshoot under pressure
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with basic technical knowledge of computers, electronics, pumps, and air sampling systems
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with good driving record (fewer than 6 demerits); ability to safely operate and park trailers
- Ethical, motivated, detail-oriented with ability to work independently in demanding physical and weather conditions
Work Relationships
- Internal: Collaborate with ambient technicians, supervisors, manager, and technical/reporting staff
- External: Interact with client operators, representatives, and regulatory auditors
- Primarily independent fieldwork with occasional team consultation
- Communication-focused role requiring responsiveness and coordination
Working Conditions
- Extensive out-of-town travel with significant driving; work primarily alone after initial training
- Occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions; must climb ladders and perform heavy lifting
- Safety-sensitive role requiring work in remote, isolated, and potentially hazardous environments with exposure to contaminants and fumes
- Extended hours required; must carry and use company mobile device for communication
- Physical demands include working in noisy environments and managing hazardous materials (mostly compressed gas cylinders) with appropriate PPE
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