Non-Destructive Test Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and executing technical aspects of air testing projects (focus on Stack/Fugitive Emissions Monitoring at industrial facilities)
• Writing and reviewing technical reports
• Establishing techniques for proper examination of sources under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and methodologies.
• Conducting tests to ensure emissions quality or ECA compliance using Iso-kinetic, Paramagnetic, Chemo-luminescence, FTIR, eddy current and other testing methods
• Appling testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results
• Potentially performing specialized engineering studies to ensure process performance
• Training and evaluating junior staff in current testing methodologies
• Interacting with clients and project managers to identify project requirements.
• Preparing budget estimates for field projects
• Ensuring QA/QC are followed by teams
• Managing equipment inventory and maintenance
• Troubleshooting instrumentation issues in the field both remotely and in person
• Preparation, calibration and deployment of source testing equipment
• Work in a team environment to complete assigned tasks
• Learn and follow standard procedures in stack or source testing/sampling
• Equipment, mobile lab cleaning and glassware preparation
• Working to strict schedules while maintaining a high level of quality

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 5 years of source testing experience
• Strong computer, analytical and technical “hands-on” skills
• An aptitude for practical problem solving
• Extensive Field/Site experience
• QSTI certification (or Equivalent)
• Knowledge of Ontario and US EPA stack testing methods is an asset
• A valid driver’s licence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people and team skills as well as being highly motivated
• An ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with no supervision
• Exceptional organizational capabilities, coordination and consultation skills
• Willingness to travel and to work long hours, evenings, weekends (including Sundays)
• The ability to perform manual tasks and be physically fit with the ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to work on several projects at once and proven ability to successfully meet deadlines.
• Aptitude for attention to detail to ensure a high degree of quality assurance and quality control.