Water Technologist Co-op

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Company Description

Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!

Job Description

Position Title: Water Technologist Co-op

Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta

Duration: 12-16 month commitment

About Us:

Join the Resource Revolution! Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions looks for innovation everywhere. For more than 100 years, Veolia has been at the forefront of innovation. Finding solutions to the world's biggest problems has never been more important than right now. Join us today and become an essential part of the Resource Revolution!

Veolia’s Water Technologies and Solutions (VWTS) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. VWTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The Position:

As a Water Technologist Intern, you will be joining a strong technical service environment. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals within the field of industrial water treatment. You will gain exposure supporting water treatment and assist the organization in achieving its annual goals and objectives as an active participant.

Nature of work:

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

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Review & generate system drawings, PFDs, for use in on-site manuals and proposals

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Conduct wet testing in laboratory on water samples

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Actively monitor process equipment performance through online tools

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Assist in completing monthly reporting requirements

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Manage bulk chemical inventory and assist with ordering chemical products as required

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Work with supervisors on plant equipment optimization opportunities

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Perform field checks on process equipment (flows, pH, conductivity, chemical residuals, etc.)

Do you qualify? We are seeking…

Skills:

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Experience performing basic chemical tasks such as titrations, pH & conductivity measurements, and using other simple chemistry lab instruments

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Basic mechanical skills to help troubleshoot chemical feed equipment

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Computer skills – use of Microsoft Office, Visio, and online data Management

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Strong teamwork & communication skills

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Ability to prioritize and maintain deliverables in a fast-paced work environment

Education:

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This role is best suited for anyone currently enrolled in or who has recently completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) program (Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, or Mechanical) or a Chemistry Bachelor of Science (BSc) program. Consideration will also be given to other science-based technical programs and degrees.

Please note that this position does not provide a subsidy for relocation expenses.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining VWTS.

Additional Information

 

 

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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