Tech I - Engineering (Temporary)

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the TECH I – Engineering supports the Environmental Department by performing environmental inspections, assisting with data collection, participating in basic sampling programs, and helping maintain accurate environmental records. This position contributes to annual environmental reporting and supports other departments when time permits. Duties include a mix of fieldwork, office work, and technical support.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform weekly environmental inspections, including containment areas, tanks, waste areas, recycling stations, lagoons, sludge pits, and related infrastructure.

- Assist with groundwater, surface water, lagoon, sludge pit, and hygienic water sampling, as well as piezometer measurements, with guidance from Environmental Leads.

- Record, organize, and update environmental data including sampling results, inspection findings, air monitoring information, and waste tracking.

- Assist with documenting minor spills.

- Help maintain and update databases, spreadsheets, and electronic filing systems.

- Support AutoCAD map creation and updates for annual reports, plans, and environmental submissions.

- Assist Environmental Leads in gathering and preparing information for annual regulatory reports and internal reporting.

- Support air quality monitoring by checking equipment status, noting downtime, and recording complaints.

- Assist with waste management tracking such as scrap metal, waste oil, hazardous waste, domestic waste, and recycling.

- Support field activities such as soil/vegetation surveys, bird sweeps, heritage assessments, and other checks as required.

- Assist with reclamation tracking and activities such as seeding, spraying, and leveling.

- Provide support to other departments when available.

- Perform related duties as required.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires prolonged sitting, walking, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Requires fieldwork in various outdoor conditions and the use of sampling and monitoring equipment. Requires normal hearing and vision and the ability to travel to field locations.

Typical Working Conditions

Work occurs in both office and outdoor field environments, sometimes in varying weather conditions. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Education and Experience

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Post-secondary diploma in Mining Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, or related field.

- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

None required.

Skills / Competencies

- Attention to Detail

- Interpersonal

- Communication

- Organization

- Ability to follow procedures

- Ability to work independently and with a team

- Willingness to learn environmental fieldwork and technical tasks