Field Specialist

at  Mueller Water Products

About 25% of the world’s drinking water leaks out of aging underground pipes before reaching anyone’s tap. Echologics is helping to lead a global charge to change this through technological innovation. Our innovative technology and services allow water utilities to manage their pipelines based on reliable information about their condition simply by placing sensors on valves and fire hydrants. With custom-engineered technologies for detecting and locating leaks, as well as distinguishing healthy pipes from degraded ones, Echologics offers our customers a truly unique set of information-gathering tools. Find out more about our exciting projects at www.echologics.com.
Echologics is currently searching for a Field Specialist based out of our Toronto Office. The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of our projects including project planning, field testing and data collection, reporting, client management, project management and will involve travel within Canada and the United States of America. While the position is based out of Toronto, there will be travel required to other areas of Canada and USA up to 50-75% of the time. The field work and training will be outdoors, conducting acoustic condition assessment tests on water pipelines, with project planning and reporting between deployments.

Why Echologics:

• a division of Mueller Water Products, a large and stable US company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and with over 150 years of history
• Cutting edge technology within the niche industry of leak detection
• Best Smart Water Solution 2015 & 2016 at the Smart Water Summit for EchoShore-DX
• Innovate@IWS 2016 award for next generation technologies in water sustainability
• Outside the box thinking colleagues with whom to collaborate and have fun
• Energetic, diverse, and inclusive culture
• Diverse global network of resources with visibility and support of a unique regional client base
• Demonstrated record of developing team members professionally and personally to reach their career goals and potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting ePulse acoustic condition assessment measurements of water mains
• Conducting PipeScreen pipe material classification surveys on water service lines
• Training customers, subcontractors, and partners on various technology offerings
• Writing project plans and technical reports
• Supporting project managers and engineers with various project management tasks
• Management of equipment inventories
• Administrative duties such as time tracking, expense tracking and subcontractor coordination
• Project logistics planning and coordination
• Work in compliance with the Mueller Water Products Code of Conduct and all Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Engineering technologist or Engineering diploma or equivalent
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve technical issues and work independently
• Job or extensive volunteer experience performing hands-on outdoor work
• Ability and desire to travel extensively, sometimes on short notice
• Experience with field use of testing equipment, such as surveying, sample collection, underground utility locating, GPS, etc.
• Suitable for entry level candidates, or those with 0-2 years’ work experience
• Client-centric attitude
• Hold and maintain a valid passport with the ability to travel within the Canada and International
• Valid G Driving License

The following experience and qualifications would be assets in this position:

• Written and oral Fluency in French
• Job experience with client-centric roles
• Familiarity with water distribution systems, or experience in utility industries
• Experience in leak detection or condition assessment of water utility infrastructure
• Experience with confined space entry and basic traffic control
• Level 1 or greater water operator license
• Experience interpreting GIS mapping interfaces and construction drawings
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail

Echologics is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law

• Conducting ePulse acoustic condition assessment measurements of water mains
• Conducting PipeScreen pipe material classification surveys on water service lines
• Training customers, subcontractors, and partners on various technology offerings
• Writing project plans and technical reports
• Supporting project managers and engineers with various project management tasks
• Management of equipment inventories
• Administrative duties such as time tracking, expense tracking and subcontractor coordination
• Project logistics planning and coordination
• Work in compliance with the Mueller Water Products Code of Conduct and all Environmental, Health and Safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigne