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Operations Engineer
@ BQE Water Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
BQE Water Inc. is hiring a full-time Operations Engineer to support industrial water treatment facilities across British Columbia, working across multiple sites on rotational schedules. The role involves troubleshooting plant performance, conducting on-site testing, managing risk and EHS compliance, and preparing technical reports. The posting requires 3 or more years of relevant experience, a related university degree, and EIT designation with P.Eng eligibility (P.Eng preferred).
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and optimise water treatment plant performance
- Conduct on-site performance testing
- Perform risk assessments and ensure EHS compliance
- Prepare technical reports and documentation
- Collaborate with operators, clients and contractors
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years in water, wastewater, industrial or mining operations
- Related university degree in engineering or operations
- EIT designation with P.Eng eligibility required
- P.Eng preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | EIT, P.Eng |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Operations |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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BQE Water Inc.
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Full company description
BQE Water is a service provider specializing in water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and refining. We are helping to transform the way the industry thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by offering services and expertise which enables more sustainable water management practices and improved overall project performance at reduced risks.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,442
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 118
- Reported office locations
- 30 E 6th Ave, 200, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1J4, CA
- General Holley 2363, Oficina 1501, Providencia, Santiago, CL
- Room B509, Wolong JiangHong International Zhihui Park, No. 736 JiangShu Rd, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310052, CN
- Other recorded names
- BQE Water
- Specialties
- Wastewater treatment/Tratamiento de aguas residuales and Process engineering/Ingeniería de Procesos
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BQE Water is a service provider specializing in water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and refining. We are helping to transform the way the industry thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by offering services and expertise which enables more sustainable water management practices and improved overall project performance at reduced risks.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Wastewater treatment/Tratamiento de aguas residuales and Process engineering/Ingeniería de Procesos |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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The Company
BQE Water Inc. is a global leader in industrial water treatment and environmental solutions for the mining and resource sectors. As we continue to expand operations across Canada, we are seeking experienced Operations Engineers (P.Eng an asset, EIT accepted) to support water treatment facilities throughout British Columbia. Depending on operational requirements and locations, this role will span multiple sites across the province and will require travel to support those sites. We are looking for performance-driven engineers with experience in industrial plant operations, water treatment, mining, maintenance, or process operations who enjoy rotational schedules and site-based work. These are permanent, full-time positions offering year-round employment, professional development, and off-season opportunities for training and project support with an industry-leading international company.
The Opportunity
Our Operations Engineers have a broad range of responsibilities, engaging with every department and our clients. General duties are outlined below.
- Support Operators by troubleshooting, analysing performance and reviewing daily processes plus operational data outputs in order to recommend performance improvements
- Conduct performance testing at site (i.e. settling tests, SDI, titration, etc.)
- Address non-standard operational issues by collaborating with the Technical Support to Operations team to propose alternative process solutions, process optimisations and long-term improvement strategies
- Resolve highly complex technical issues with minimal supervision and escalate when required
- Collaborate with Operators to ensure sustained process performance
- Drive innovation initiatives within operations and project environments
- Perform risk assessments related to process and project execution
- Ensure adherence to EHS and regulatory compliance requirements
- Support risk-mitigation planning and compliance monitoring
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations
Qualifications, Requirements and Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment, industrial process plants, mining operations, or environmental services.
- University degree in a related discipline (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Operations).
- P.Eng registration preferred, or EIT designation and eligibility to obtain P.Eng within the next calendar year (required).
- Demonstrated experience working in site-based industrial environments with a strong safety culture.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, organisational, and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard workplace software applications.
- Experience preparing operational reports, performance metrics, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, operations teams, and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety.
Perks
Include, but are not limited to:
- Permanent, full-time employment with year-round career development opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Paid annual vacation, plus additional days of paid leave company-wide around the festive period annually
- Comprehensive healthcare plan coverage effective upon hire
- Company-funded healthcare spending account awarded upon probation completion
- Eligibility to participate in company bonus structures
- GRRSP matching up to 5% following successful completion of probation
- Up to $1,000 annually in education matching support upon 1 year of service
- Professional membership dues reimbursement
- Company-funded safety training and certifications
- PPE provided and travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company policy
- Exposure to innovative water treatment technologies and operations across BC
- Rotational schedules that support work-life balance
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