Dewatering Field Technician ON

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Careers / Dewatering Field Technician
- Kitchener, ON Dewatering Field Technician
- Kitchener, ON Division:
Dewatering Division

VEI Contracting is hiring a hands‑on Field Technician to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of dewatering, groundwater control, and treatment systems on project sites across Canada. This role is ideal for someone mechanically inclined who enjoys active field work, problem‑solving, travel, and building practical skills in environmental construction.

• Review of site drawings to understand and implement system installations
• Support the dewatering division with the operation and maintenance of equipment including skid steers, forklifts, diesel and electric pumps, drill rig(s), etc.
• Cut, assemble, install piping for dewatering, water treatment and vapour systems
• Assemble/disassemble components for systems (tanks, pumps, valves, media vessels, filter vessels, manifolds, mounting brackets, hosing)
• Complete physical tasks necessary for the installation of dewatering systems on active construction sites, such as carrying pipes and bentonite, shoveling sand, and engaging in other related physical activities
• Troubleshoot dewatering/treatment systems issues, and repair plumbing and equipment issues
• Assist with mobilization of equipment and chemicals (load, unload, prep components, operate material handling equipment, chemical inventory) at Vertex shop in Kitchener
• Work at a variety of different Project sites including a mix of existing industrial buildings, new construction sites, utility installations, and mining sites
• Project sites may be located across Canada (accommodations and meal per diem will be provided when working remote)
• On‑call rotation to respond to system operation alarms and alerts
• Work safely in accordance with Vertex workplace health & safety procedures

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn practical skills through hands‑on experience
• Technical diploma in the environmental field, or experience in…