Field Technician 1- job post Bureau Veritas
Job Description
Job Title: Field Technician 1
Reports to (title): Field Supervisor
Department: Petroleum
Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?
Field sampling of various product and process streams. Seek and follow guidance provided by Team Leads, Senior PM’s and
Supervisor. Ensure the production of high quality, legally defensible data and reports, safely and on time. Provide excellent
customer service. Providing limited or specific technical expertise to our customers.
Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?
Conduct basic field sampling projects in conjunction with a more senior technologist
Review field data with assistance from supervisor or more senior field staff to ensure sampling is completed as per applicable test
methods and protocols
Prepare equipment and chemicals, client confirmation and site-specific safety training, field sampling, field QA/QC of data,
collection of field data, fill out daily WHA forms and daily field reports, turns over completed data to senior technologist on
project in a timely manner
Perform equipment maintenance, repair and calibration at direction of Supervisor or senior field staff, with training from Senior
Project Managers
Communicate with the Supervisor to ensure the correct level of supplies
Provide excellent customer service by always presenting a professional attitude and representing Bureau Veritas in a positive way;
comply with all client and Bureau Veritas safety initiatives and rules; provides technical support and expertise to our clients; ensure
that all Client requests and expectations are met
Ensure vehicle fleet is maintained in clean, working order
Ensure bays are kept clean at all times
Perform QA/QC of data as required by Reporting or Management
Act as an agent of positive change in supporting Bureau Veritas’s new operating and cultural initiatives
Ensure daily use of personal monitors, and use of all required PPE
Ensure use of personal gas monitors during field projects
Adhere to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy
Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
Participate, when requested in lab and Health & Safety meetings
Participate, when requested in internal and external audits
Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times
Providing support and training to other group employees
Provide general lab support to other departments as required
Suggest and implement production efficiencies
All other responsibilities as assigned
Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?
2-year technical diploma or 2-3 years relevant chemistry related work experience
2-year technical diploma or 0-2 years relevant related work experience
Limited or basic understanding of well and plant processing techniques and concepts
Limited or basic knowledge of sampling methods and theories
Basic understanding of chemistry, plumbing, and electrical techniques and concepts
Willingness to travel and work extended hours in the field
Knowledge of safe work procedures and requirements
Basic knowledge of MS Office capabilities
Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions
Good time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
Detail orientated and record keeping skills
Demonstrated ability with problem solving, effective communication, and energetic, motivated, positive, analytical mindset.
Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities
Adapts to a changing environment
Lead a crew, and ensure the job is completed on schedule, to the client and management’s satisfaction
Works both independently and as part of a team
Ability to learn quickly and take direction from others
Work Relationships
Internal: Field staff, sales, technical support groups, human resources, purchasing, management, staff from other locations
External: Daily interaction with customers and clients
Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel
Out of town travel.
Work is mainly out of doors, so ambient conditions must always be expected.
Heavy lifting.
Work extended hours.
Able to work in a safe manner in possibly noisy environments, with the possibility of exposure to airborne contaminants and fumes.
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