What we do

At Miller Environmental Corporation, we give industrial by-products (waste) a new life through physical and chemical processing. Our focus on treatment increases the opportunity for reuse, recycling and recovery and drives our mission to provide innovative and accountable environmental management solutions that advance an environmentally sustainable world.

Miller is a 100% Canadian owned company which operates one of the largest independent waste treatment and processing facilities in Western Canada. Through research and innovation, we develop new methods to treat or repurpose waste and strive for the highest recovery rate of waste possible. We treat waste from all regions of Canada and the United States, literally demonstrating that "All roads lead back to Miller." Join the Miller team and embark on a career that isn't just about the culture of environmental responsibility, but is actually driving environmental stewardship every hour of every day.

What you will do

The purpose of the Field Engineer/Project Coordinator role is to provide civil/environmental engineering support to Miller's processing facility located in St. Jean Baptiste along Hwy 14, and to act as a project coordinator for Miller's general contracting projects when required.

Duties will be split between field work and office work and will mostly consist of planning, monitoring, and controlling ongoing civil/environmental construction projects. The candidate will work from the processing facility.

Projects at Miller's facility will include assisting with the design and construction of :

• Hazardous waste landfills and processing cells.
• Industrial process buildings for hazardous waste and wastewater.
• Drainage systems of the plant footprint.
• Geotechnical analysis and design of slopes and retaining structures.
• Facility Roads and parking lots.
• General contracting projects requiring coordination will include:
• Contaminated site remediations.
• Industrial building abatements and demolitions.
• Landfill construction.
• Building design and construction.

The candidate will work under a Civil P.Eng to obtain their hours towards P.Eng certification (if the candidate still has Engineer in Training status). Common responsibilities will include:

• Managing contractors of different disciplines and ensuring they are completing the work to the specification of the provided engineered drawings or contract documents.
• Manage project data using excel spreadsheets and Microsoft project. Provide reports to the project manager.
• Assist in the design of various infrastructure.
• Assist in the completion and review of safety paperwork .
• Other commonly required activities will include: Performing volume calculations for storage capacities and field measurements, performing topographical surveying, assisting senior engineers with designs, providing AutoCAD drawings, assisting the operations team with logistics and process planning.

What you will need

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a university engineering program - preferably in civil, biosystems, or environmental.
• Must be registered or qualified to register as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or P.ENG.
• Knowledge and experience with landfill engineering, solid waste and/or hazardous waste management, wastewater treatment, drainage design, concrete design, and geotechnical design is considered an asset.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, and Project). Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D is considered an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including report writing.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Experience using survey equipment such as a transit or laser level, total station, or GPS. Experience using a drone is considered an asset.
• Experience working around heavy construction equipment and following safety protocols is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and hazardous materials is considered an asset.

What we will provide

Joining Miller gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture. At Miller we understand that our strength and expertise come from our dedicated team. We invest in the growth of our knowledge base by offering our team members:

Extended Health Care Benefits including dental care and prescription drug benefits.

• Travel Insurance coverage
• Annual Cost of Living Allowance increases
• Emphasis on career growth and advancement of employees.
• Matching Pension plan

We support you through:

• Annual vacation
• Personal days off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safe work culture driven by employee participation.
• Post Secondary Education Awards ($1000.00 annually) for dependents of employees enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Employee Referral program
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Allowance program
• Extensive safety training and development

Joining Miller means that you will be working for an organization that is focused on social and environmental responsibility. We are committed to providing our employees respect, empowerment and accountability, teamwork and a healthy work environment. If you are ready to begin a rewarding career making a difference in our world, we'll help you get there.