Hazmat Technician - Emergency Response

Summary:

As a key member of GFLs HAZMAT Emergency Response Team the HAZMAT Technician will provide a high level of technical expertise to emergency activations involving dangerous goods. The Technician will supplement our current team to ensure immediate response is provided at the time of activation. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFLs high standards of safety and quality of service. The position requires exceptional skills in safety planning communication organization and time management.

The regular work schedule is an 8-hour day Monday through Friday. However the successful candidate must be available to fulfill on-call requirements and respond to emergencies outside of the regular workday.

The position is based in Edmonton AB but the Hazmat ER team is expected to travel throughout the Province of Alberta as required. Out of Province travel may occur from time to time but is considered minimal.

Job Duties:

• Respond at a moments notice to HAZMAT Emergency Responses including responding to rail road and fixed facilities.

• Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. This may include tank cars tank trucks fixed facility tanks or other small means of containment.

• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.

• Fully engaged as an entrant man watch or rescue attendant for Confined Space Entry projects inclusive of tank cleanings.

• Assist with organizing all resources required in both a response situation and in preparation for a potential response situation including personnel equipment and documentation.

• Involvement with environmental projects and assisting as required.

• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including preparation equipment decontamination and servicing of ER equipment as outlined and required.

• Ensure all relevant information and documentation is gathered and maintained when providing emergency services.

• Lead safety in all aspects of emergency response including following GFL procedures completing safety documentation and upholding GFLs high level of safety.

• Participate in live training events.

• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required.

Requirements:

• Ability to be flexible and fulfill the on-call and travel requirements of this position.

• A Valid Class 5 drivers license with a clean driving abstract is required; Valid Class 5Q drivers license would be highly desirable.

• Experience in handling and/or transporting hazardous materials or emergency response would be an asset.

• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required. This will require the Hazmat Technician to be clean shaven.

• Ability to work out of town from time to time as needed.

• Knowledge and/or experience with vacuum trucks and power wash equipment would be an asset.

• Any prior training or experience relating to the following would be an asset: HAZMAT Technician Tank car Specialist Tank truck Specialist ICS Confined Space Entry etc. Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to the successful candidate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changes at a moments notice.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Committed to teamwork and prioritizing safety.

• Ability to collaborate efficiently within a team setting.

• Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions during ER activations.

• High level of effective communication and transparency.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required drug and alcohol testing.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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