Emergency Spill Response Technician/ Hazmat Technician

GFL Environmental; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Emergency Spill Response Technician, where you will be an integral part of a dedicated HAZMAT team. This role demands quick thinking and a commitment to safety as you respond to hazardous situations 24/7. You'll be involved in everything from chemical transloading to ensuring that all emergency equipment is ready for action. With opportunities for growth and extensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in environmental safety and response. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous materials emergency response is essential.
• Advanced training will be provided by GFL for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Respond to spills at a moment’s notice, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Maintain and service emergency response equipment regularly.

Skills

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Time Management

Education

HAZMAT Technician Certification

Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Vacuum Truck

Power Wash Equipment

Job description

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Emergency Spill Response Technician/ Hazmat Technician

Apply locations Saskatoon, Saskatchewan time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R25312 As a key member of GFL’s 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 to all emergency response calls, 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. The person will be able to complete responses in an efficient manner while upholding GFL’s high standards of safety and quality of service. The position requires exceptional skills in safety, planning, communication, organizing and time management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond at a moment’s notice to spills including responding to rail, road, and fixed facilities.
• Perform chemical transloading from one means of containment to another. May include tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks, or other small means of containment.
• Perform chemical neutralization and decontamination as required.
• Assist with organizing all resources required in both an response situations and in preparation for potential response situations, including personnel, equipment and documentation
• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready including maintaining, upgrading and servicing our ER equipment and customer’s equipment.
• 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 GFL’s high level of safety.
• Set up and participate in live training events to ensure competency of personnel
• Willing to participate in specialized scheduled projects as required

Requirements:

• Ability to fulfill on-call requirements
• Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response
• Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract required, Class 1 or 3 would be very beneficial
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Willingness to work out of town from time to time
• Understanding of vacuum truck and power wash equipment
• Team driven and safety focused
• Advanced training including but not limited to: HAZMAT Technician, Tankcar Specialist, Tanktruck Specialist, ICS, Confined Space Entry, etc. Please note extensive training will be provided by GFL to a successful candidate.

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

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