"From here, we see far!" The vision of the Port of Québec? To be a port recognized by citizens for its responsible land management, respect for the environment, and protection of biodiversity, while positioning itself as a global leader in implementing sustainable supply chains that serve a more resilient economy. With just over 100 employees, the Port prioritizes sustainable development, community engagement, and innovation, while also ensuring the well-being of its team. It offers a stimulating work environment full of challenges, allowing for work-life balance. The Port provides opportunities for professional development, flexible schedules, a health program, and a friendly work atmosphere enhanced by various social activities.
**The use of the masculine form is intended solely to simplify the text.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Environment Director, the incumbent ensures the proper operation of environmental monitoring equipment, conducts inspections, and implements preventive and corrective measures. They collaborate on various environmental monitoring activities, particularly in the context of modernizing air quality and environmental noise monitoring networks, as well as integrating new technologies with various partners within the innovation ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instrumentation Component
- Ensure the general maintenance of all air quality monitoring, noise monitoring, and gull control equipment;
- Implement and monitor a preventive maintenance program, including associated procedures and records;
- Calibrate measurement instruments in accordance with calibration and maintenance methods and procedures;
- Identify, investigate, and diagnose equipment failures, irregularities, and malfunctions, and promptly implement preventive and corrective measures;
- Analyze exceedance and malfunction alarms from monitoring instruments;
- Enter maintenance, repair, and calibration activities into Isovision;
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment spare parts;
- Update station maps and descriptive data sheets;
- Ensure the proper functioning of calibration equipment and arrange for its external annual certification;
- Identify sites for the mobile station and dismantle, relocate, and install monitoring stations when required;
- Collaborate in the installation of state-of-the-art environmental monitoring equipment with various suppliers and innovation partners.
Environmental Component
- Conduct monitoring of environmental projects or work sites and report any incidents observed in the field;
- Prepare the sampling schedule, carry out sampling according to the schedule (soil, water, noise, and ambient air), and replace filters and filter canisters at all stations 2 to 3 times per week (or otherwise, depending on new environmental monitoring technologies);
- Prepare sampling equipment for the weekend replacement technician;
- Receive materials from the laboratory and record them in the inventory;
- Compile the week’s transshipment activities, prepare samples, and request laboratory analyses;
- Validate data collected by monitoring equipment and reject data that do not meet established standards;
- Produce the monthly validation report;
- Perform site inspections and ensure the implementation of preventive and corrective measures;
- Prepare technical notes;
- Participate in environmental audits;
- Compile field data and laboratory results into data files and calculate results.
General
- Plan the annual budget for replacement parts, laboratory analyses, replacement needs, and certain special projects;
- Ensure that vehicles are maintained by the maintenance department;
- Verify that monitoring equipment data are displayed correctly on the website;
- Review invoices received from various suppliers;
- Provide support to their supervisor and other team members;
- Contribute, through their attitude, to creating a work environment conducive to teamwork;
- Comply with occupational health and safety regulations;
- Perform all other related duties.
DESIRED PROFILE:
- Hold a DEC (College Diploma) in Electronics Technology, Instrumentation and Control, Environmental Technology, or a related field;
- Have at least three (3) years of experience in similar roles, including significant experience in instrumentation and control;
- Have knowledge of various sampling protocols;
- Have a good command of spoken and written French and beginner-level English;
- Have knowledge of environmental regulations and/or the maritime sector (asset);
- Demonstrate a strong team-oriented mindset.
