The Chemical Technician is a multidisciplinary member within the Tomlinson Industrial Waste Division. An ideal Chemical Technician is a team member who must complete work activities under minimal supervision.
Job Location:5555 Power Road Ottawa ON
Hours:7:00am - 4:00pm
Vacancy Type: New
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY
The Chemical Technician must promote a safe work culture and is accountable for the safety of the crew as they work around chemical waste. They must understand the responsibilities of their role; ensuring that proper PPE is used to complete the assigned task(s).
Knowing understanding and complying with various safety regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act) and Company safety policies and procedures
Actively participate in daily safety tailgate meetings
Conduct daily checks of stored waste at the end of shift
Know how to follow the contingency plan in the case of an emergency
DUTIES
The Chemical Technician is primarily responsible for the chemical processing of waste during the assigned shift. This will involve work in lab-pack processing andother processing areas.
The Chemical Technician role will also perform on-site duties at various customer sites that required the skills of a Chemical Technician. This will also include inventory counts lab-packing activities and sampling from industrial commercial and institutional sites.
Other duties as assigned:
Proper segregation of chemical waste
Processing treatment and disposal of Lab-Pack waste
Collecting samples from incoming waste containers
Collecting samples of various tanks on site
Environmental Testing of samples in the laboratory
Bench testing of samples
Act as a first responder for incoming spill calls
Be part of the spill response team
Provide technical advice to team members
Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent physical work
Exposure to the elements summer heat rain cold etc.
Long hours may occasionally be required evening and weekend work
Be part of the On-Call Rotation team.
EXPERIENCE
University degree or College diploma in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences
ORin the absence of a degree or a diploma have a combination of relative education and experience with chemical work in in the industrial/hazardous waste industry;ORa minimum 5 years similar chemical work experience within industrial/hazardous waste industry
Minimum two years water treatement experience.
Must have class G license and reliable transportation
Knowledge of Ontario Environmental Regulations would be an asset
Knowledge in TDGA would be an asset
NFPA 472 or HAZWOPER would be an asset.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The expected wage for this position is $28 - $30 per hour. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
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