Process Commissioning Engineer; P.Eng

Commissioning Process Engineer (P.Eng) – Water Operations | Water Treatment Facility | Elkford, BC Wolf Trek is technical recruitment and workforce management company located in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are currently hiring a Process Commissioning Engineer for a 6‑month contract position. This position reports to the Senior Engineer, Process, Water Operations, and will be a key member of a commissioning team responsible for facility startup of two water treatment facilities in the Elk Valley over the next six to twelve months.

This is a great opportunity to join a team of hardworking professionals in a growing and technically advancing field. The technology we are using represents some of the most sophisticated selenium, nitrate, and sulphate removal treatment in the world - working to advance the objectives of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan.

To be successful, we are looking for a highly motivated and resourceful leader with strong learning agility and with exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, who can effectively learn from and engage with professionals across departments and at varying levels of the organization; someone with strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, decision‑making, analytical, hands‑on, and organizational abilities. This position requires a flexible individual who can adapt to changing needs in fast‑paced environment, and who can work with nominal supervision using a collaborative approach on a team that tackles complex and novel issues.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can drive and keep pace with change and innovation.

Located in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia, you will be working a schedule will be 8 days ON, 6 days OFF with camp living accommodations provided.

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Collaborate with others on the commissioning team to execute the facility commissioning plan on schedule
• Analyze process data and make recommendations to the commissioning team for advancing the commissioning plan based on results
• Work closely with operations, maintenance and automation teams to troubleshoot process units when required
• When issues are identified, recommend path forward based on findings and document all changes through the Management of Change process.
• Coach less‑experienced team members such as technicians and co‑ops
• Work 10‑hour days on 8 days ON, 6 days OFF schedule

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in chemical, mechanical, environmental, or civil preferred, but those with significant applicable experience will be considered
• Engineering fundamentals in this role include fluid mechanics, mass balances, basic chemistry, solids/slurry handling and an understanding of process control
• Minimum 4 years of experience focused on water/wastewater treatment, pilot projects, or similar industries
• Facility commissioning/operation experience is a strong asset
• Experience with ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, high density sludge or similar clarifiers is a strong asset
• Driver’s license required