Environmental Technician - Jobs in Redwater, AB

Job Description

SECURE is currently looking for a Environmental Technician to join our Redwater, AB team. The Environmental Technician is primarily responsible in providing technical assistance and on-site services for all aspects of waste services. Additionally the Environmental Technician will also be an active contributing member of our Incident Response Team.Responsibilities:

• Attend safety meetings
• Abide by SECUREs Occupational Health and Safety Program
• Communicate all safety concerns with Field Supervisors
• Complete and submit Daily Tailgates, JSA’s, FLHA’s and Hazard ID’s
• Sample / test waste to determine transportation, packing and / or disposal requirements
• Select and utilize appropriate PPE for the task at hand
• Ensure waste is identified, transported and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Complete appropriate manifest / paperwork to support the waste pick up
• Evaluate customer need and communicate it back to the appropriate Sales Representatives or Project Coordinators
• Respond to and support all Incident Response work
• Provide facility support and process work as required
• Complete Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials surveys, field projects and training/education sessions.
• Operate small equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, pumps etc.
• Supervise project work ensuring all operations adhere to SECURE safety standards
• Conduct field work including manual labor at remote project sites on an as needed basis
• Assist transportation group by completing waste pickups utilizing commercial vehicles as required
• Maintain company provided vehicle according to SECURE standards

Qualifications:Technical:

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Science or an Environmental related discipline or demonstrated competency
• Previous experience in the Waste Management or a comparable industry would be an asset
• Valid and current Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract required. Class 3 License an asset.
• Must be willing and able to work through difficult weather conditions and challenging work site environments
• Must be willing and able to work on flexible shifts, long hours, weekends and travel away from home as business demands
• Technical and regulatory knowledge with respect to the waste services industry
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving containers and other heavy materials
• Good computer & mobile device skills with ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows & applications as required
• Fit-for-Work each day which includes being clean shaven
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Additional industrial education and experience would be an asset, such as H2S Alive, First Aid Training, Fall Protection Awareness, oilfield driving experience etc.
• NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Technician, Picker Operation, Construction Safety Officer, Air Brakes Certification, or Confined Space Rescue training is an asset
• Required to be on call and respond 24 hours a day as a member of the Incident Response Team

Interpersonal:

• Ability to communicate effectively and express thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Good time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in an unsupervised environment
• Good listening skills along with ability to accept and follow direction
• Ability to multi-task, assess situations and prioritize tasks accordingly

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