Field Service Technician (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

SECURE•Swift Current, SK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician at SECURE is primarily responsible for providing technical assistance and on-site support for waste services. This includes collecting hazardous waste from customer sites, performing field tests to identify unknown chemicals, and packaging, labeling, transporting, and offloading waste materials. The technician is also an active member of the Field Services and Incident Response Team. SECURE is a leader in waste management and energy infrastructure, focusing on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials, and reclaiming contaminated land. The company is committed to innovation, helping customers reduce costs, lower GHG emissions, and meet business, safety, and environmental goals. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply for this role within the dynamic Swift Current, SK team, which prides itself on collaboration, innovation, and customer service.

Requirements

Technical and regulatory knowledge related to the waste services industry, with the ability to ensure compliance of waste transport rules, regulatory requirements and TDG regulations
Valid and current Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract
Competent at completing documents on a daily basis including safety paperwork, waste manifests, and bills of lading
Ability to complete field notes clearly and concisely
Ability to complete field drawings and use GPS equipment
Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, occasional unplanned overtime hours, challenging work site environments and demanding work loads
Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks on a daily basis including lifting/lowering/pushing/pulling containers and other heavy objects, along with the ability to spend a major portion of each day on your feet
Proficient with a wide range of computer programs including MS Office, and an aptitude for learning additional industry specific programs on computer and mobile devices
Good time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary diploma or degree in a Science or Environmental related discipline

Responsibilities

Sample / test waste to determine transportation, packaging, and/or disposal requirements
Complete and document safety assessments
Conduct on-site testing to ensure materials comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
Accurately collect and record data for reporting purposes
Sample, segregate, package, and transport hazardous wastes to our processing facility
Complete appropriate manifest/paperwork to support the waste pick up
Respond to and support all Incident Response work
Evaluate customer needs and communicate it back to the appropriate Project Manager
Complete field services work (remediation) on various customer sites throughout the province
Ensure safety and compliance onsite is maintained by all internal employees and 3rd party contractors
Lead tailgate meetings and issue permits for various work sites
Conduct field work including manual labor at remote project sites on an as needed basis
Operate small equipment such as forklifts, pumps, etc.
Attend safety meetings and abide by SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program
Participate in and lead Daily Tailgate Meetings and periodic worksite inspections