Delco Water is seeking a Field Service Maintenance Engineer to join our Saskatoon-based Field Service Team. This role is ideal for a technically driven engineer who excels in hands-on work, enjoys travel, and takes pride in ensuring the long-term reliability of critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
Working from our Saskatoon headquarters, the successful candidate would support municipal, industrial, and First Nations clients across Western Canada. Your primary focus will be Asset Lifecycle Management, ensuring that advanced treatment technologies including Biological Filtration, UF/RO membrane systems, and complex wastewater processes operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Important Note: this position is based in Saskatoon, SK but requires frequent travel around Western Canada including SK, MB, AB, and BC.
Delco Perks & Benefits
- Retirement Support: Delco provides every permanent employee with RRSP matching for their long-term plans.
- Health & Wellness: Staying healthy is important; as such Delco provides health, dental, life, a health spending account, and disability insurance, along with an employee assistance program.
- Development Opportunities: Delco values employee career development and prioritizes offering professional support, a training reimbursement program, Lunch n' Learns, etc.
- Social: Delco plans and organizes a company golf tournament and Christmas party each year alongside other smaller social events throughout the year including summer BBQs, group activities, etc.
- Culture: Delco offers a fast-paced, exciting working environment in an industry that is always evolving. Our work is dynamic, and the team embraces new challenges and opportunities that arise.
- Flexibility: Delco recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work hours to accommodate.
- Facilities: Delco’s head office in Saskatoon, located right off the South Saskatchewan River, is surrounded by walk and bike paths. The office also houses an employee recharge room, an in-office gym fully equipped with showers and locker facilities, as well as a Delco Employee Lounge equipped with a golf simulator complete with multi-sport options, flat screen TV’s, gaming systems, and a seating and refreshments area.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance & Technical Service
- Lead scheduled on-site service visits to perform system health assessments, equipment calibration, and preventative maintenance.
- Execute Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures to maintain membrane performance and long-term system reliability.
Engineering Documentation
- Prepare detailed field reports documenting system performance, maintenance activities and calibration results.
- Ensure all actions meet provincial regulatory requirements and provide clients with verified operational records.
Instrumentation, Controls & Automation
- Calibrate and troubleshoot key process instruments such as turbidity, pH, and chlorine analyzers.
- Perform minor PLD/HMI adjustments to support accurate automation, alarm functionality, and system data integrity.
Advanced Troubleshooting
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical and process issues using on-site analysts and remote monitoring tools.
- Work to minimize plant downtime through efficient, structured problem resolution.
Operator Training & Support
- Deliver hands-on training, mentorship, and guidance to plant operators to enhance operations and system reliability.
Required Qualifications
Education & Professional Standing
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Canadian institution.
- Eligibility for EIT or P.Eng. registration with APEGS (or equivalent).
- Instrumentation Engineering Technologists with industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.
Skills & Attributes
- Technical aptitude and strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Clear communication skills with capability of building trust with clients and collaborating with the Saskatoon team.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel approximately 75% throughout Western Canada (company vehicle provided).
About Delco Water:
Delco Water, a division of Delco Automation Inc., specializes in the manufacturing of water and wastewater treatment systems and components, serving a diverse clientele across Western Canada and other parts of North America. We are dedicated to providing advanced water solutions and exceptional customer service to municipalities, industries, First Nations communities, and more. For further information, please visit www.delco-water.com.
Delco Water is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible for EIT or P.Eng. registration through APEGS?
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Saskatoon, SK (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
