Field Technician & Lab Assistant - R&D

Nexom is a fast-growing wastewater treatment leader focused on bringing innovative and proven technologies to market. Nexom has been recognized as the Best Employer in the Wastewater Industry by Hunter Crown and regularly receives accolades for its collaborative culture, recognition of employee commitment to excellence, motivating career advancement and development, and rewarding work. With a customer-centric approach, Nexom positively impacts the environment by creating solutions that meet or exceed industry regulations while serving consulting engineers, municipalities, and industrial clients with simple yet powerful wastewater processes.

The Research and Development – Field Technicianis responsible for sample collection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of new and existing R&D pilots for biological (SAGR and MBBR) and physical-chemical (filtration) treatment, and other installations that may incorporate other technologies developed by Nexom. The role will also include assembling and/or repairing existing piping, pumps, instrumentation, etc., for Nexom’s pilots and lab as required. The R&D Field Technician will also assist the R&D team with sample collection and transportation. Other contributions to the R&D team include on-site testing and data entry, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment process pilot facilities
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain basic equipment such as sump pumps, dosing pumps, peristaltic pumps, float switches, blowers (oil and filter change), and air pumps
• Collect samples from Nexom’s pilots and bench tests conducted onsite, at local treatment plants, and/or a local universities
• Assemble and/or repair existing piping (PVC, galvanized, etc) and equipment for R&D testing
• Assist the R&D team with testing conducted in the Nexom lab, universities, and at customer sites
• Actively communicate with the R&D team, especially when working alone
• Occasional travel required within Canada and the USA
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• College Degree or equivalent experience in sciences or engineering
• Maintenance of basic mechanical and/or electrical equipment is preferred (e.g, sump pumps, peristaltic pumps, dosing pumps, blowers and air pumps)
• Ability to assemble and/or repair piping (PVC, galvanized)
• Must be familiar with operation of hand and power tools
• Must be able to lift 50-lbs bags of chemicals or equipment
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation to the office
• Must be reliable, punctual, and follow safety protocols
• Basic knowledge of chemistry lab is an asset
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication
• Problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PDF

Competitive salary and compensation package are available.

Work will be based from the office at 5 Burks Way, Winnipeg, MB, however, travel to locations within Canada or the USA may be required.

Please apply with cover letter and resume, indicating the job title in the subject line.

Nexom is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Laboratory testing & data collection: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person