Hazmat Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.•Cushing, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This technician 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. Join our team as an Hazmat Technician at GFL Environmental in Cushing, OK! Why Join GFL? GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

Requirements

Physically fit and able to wear chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection from time to time as required.
Valid Driver's License
Ability to fulfill on-call requirements and travel on occasion.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a position relating to hazardous materials emergency response would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Respond immediately to spills, covering rail, road, and fixed facilities.
Perform chemical transloading between different containment methods (e.g., tankcars, tank trucks, fixed facility tanks).
Conduct chemical neutralization and decontamination as necessary.
Maintain and prepare emergency response equipment, including servicing and upgrading, and ensure all relevant documentation is collected and maintained during emergency responses.