Posted 19 days ago
Water Quality Technologist
@ Guardian Chemicals Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Guardian Chemicals Inc. is hiring a full-time Water Quality Technologist to test water quality at client sites and tune chemical treatment programs for boiler, cooling tower and closed systems. The role involves up to 25% travel, possibly with 3-4 consecutive nights away, and the posting offers a competitive base salary, benefits, RRSP and pension, and a bonus plan.
Responsibilities:
- Visit client sites to test water quality on boiler, cooling tower and closed systems
- Adjust chemical dosages and optimize water treatment equipment
- Write technical service reports in DATAGUARD
- Maintain inventories and perform preventive maintenance
- Provide chemical safety training to customers
Requirements summary:
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on interest
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 lbs
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Post-secondary science or engineering preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Guardian Chemicals Inc.
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Full company description
Chemistry Done Better, for a Better Future. We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact. With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their share vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward. People driven and process supported we are proud to be certified to ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Safety), C.O.R (Safety) and Green Seal (Environmental) standards. We back up what we say with the processes and certifications that align with what we do. At Guardian Chemicals, we pride ourselves on being an innovative, purpose driven organization that is making a real impact on the people and the environment around us. We have ambitious growth goals and an energized team executing on our strategy every day. As an organization is only as strong as its people, it is important that each and every person not only share our core values, but take ownership over their role and the impact that they have on the company. We strive to create a high trust, high performance, and fun work environment for all of our employees. Our Core Values 1. Seek Understanding: Ask, listen, absorb. 2. Growth Mindset: Always looking to develop. 3. Initiative: Take the first step, go beyond. 4. Grit: Perseverance through determination. 5. Courage: Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters. 6. Elevate others: Create heroes in those around you.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,341
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 72
- Reported office locations
- 155 55202 SH 825, Sturgeon County, Alberta T8L-5C1, CA
- 7016 Cedar Ave, Lubbock, Texas 79404, US
- Business categories
- Chemical
- Sales
- Product Research
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Guardian Chemicals Inc.
- Specialties
- Water Treatment
- Oil & Gas Production Chemicals
- Industrial Cleaning & Specialty Chemicals
- Wood Products Chemicals
- Mining Chemicals
- Commercial Car and Truck Wash
- Printing
- and Plant Process
- Turnaround and Maintenance
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Chemistry Done Better, for a Better Future. We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact. With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sturgeon County, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Water TreatmentOil & Gas Production ChemicalsIndustrial Cleaning & Specialty ChemicalsWood Products ChemicalsMining ChemicalsCommercial Car and Truck WashPrintingand Plant ProcessTurnaround and Maintenance |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers, and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact.
With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their shared vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward.
Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Guardian provides direct chemical, equipment, and specialized service technologists to a large variety of primary and secondary industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Guardian currently has three main divisions: industrial, water treatment, and wood products.
Our Core Values
- Seek Understanding – Ask, listen, absorb
- Growth Mindset – Always looking to develop
- Initiative – Take the first step, go beyond
- Grit – Perseverance through determination
- Courage – Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters
- Elevate Others – Create heroes in those around you
The Water Quality Technologist is the primary service provider to ensure that Guardian treatment programs perform at the least cost operating scenario within customer sites. The Water Quality Technologist works closely with Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, and the Water Treatment Technical Director to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through achieving a high-performance standard. This role includes potential travel of up to 25%, with the possibility of 3-4 consecutive nights away.
What you will do
- Visit client sites to conduct water quality testing on Boiler, Cooling Tower, and Closed systems.
- Write Technical Service Reports for clients which document successful application of chemical treatment programs within the DATAGUARD software application.
- Achieve target water quality through adjustment of chemical dosages and optimization of water treatment equipment including programmable controllers, probes, meters, and chemical pumping systems.
- Assist in account management through ensuring inventories are maintained at proper levels and that all preventive maintenance is performed on equipment to ensure reliable operation and optimum performance.
- Communicate with customers to ensure that the treatment program is a strong collaborative effort where Guardian oversight assures success.
- Work safely and with minimal supervision in all aspects of the role including vehicle travel to various sites.
- Ensure all hazard assessments are completed when necessary and provide training for customers on safe handling and procedures related to chemicals.
- Support the sales team through participation in new account set up and in training and mentoring new staff members.
- Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Guardian through your proactive nature and positive attitude.
- Comply with and support our Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Continuously learn through extensive training and hands on experiences to become a heating, cooling, and HVAC water treatment specialist.
- Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Self-starter with the ability to get multiple tasks done within a workday.
- Positive attitude with the ability to connect and communicate with a diverse range of client contacts.
- A strong mechanical aptitude and the desire to be in a hands-on role.
- Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
- Physical capability to manage stairs, ladders, and some moderate lifting (up to 50lbs).
- Excellent computer skills that include the use of MS Office Suite of products.
- Previous experience working with customers in an unrelated industry.
- Post-secondary education in Science or Engineering is considered an asset.
- Post-secondary experience with boilers, cooling towers, chillers or other mechanical systems is considered an asset.
At Guardian Chemicals, We Believe Diversity & Inclusion Drive Innovation
- We are committed to the celebration of cultural differences, personal and professional values, and how these contribute to our culture and the communities we serve.
- We understand that everyone has strengths, and we embrace those strengths.
- We nurture the growth of each of our employees and empower our teams to support our core values.
- We are a proud participant of the 50 – 30 Challenge - an initiative specializing in the recruitment of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- We believe a diverse and inclusive work force is essential.
This role is a remote position with occasional requirements to come to the Guardian office in Sturgeon County, AB
We thank all those who apply, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
To learn more, please visit http://www.guardianchem.com
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