Onsite Leader, Specialized Services

GFL Environmental Inc.•Saskatoon, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Services Onsite Leader will lead a team of highly trained individuals who handle the company’s most dynamic projects. The leader will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing major projects, training technicians, and fostering professional business relationships while consistently looking for ways to expand services provided. This individual will be highly motivated, coachable and willing to obtain further training while always displaying a positive attitude.

Requirements

Meticulous, organized and motivated
Excellent communication skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Able to take direction and follow through on instructions
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast paced environment
Knowledge of industrial equipment and the ability to operate industrial equipment
Excellent at analyzing and problem solving
Dedicated to coaching and mentoring personnel
Physically fit and able to work long hours
Mandatory travel across the regional area, including overnight stays. Travel frequency depends on emergency response and specialized project demands
Vacuum Truck and/or Power Washing Experience
Knowledge of WHMIS controlled product and TDG
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

Confined Space Entry and Rescue
CPR, First Aid, AED
Fall Arrest
H2S
Ground Disturbance – Supervisory Level
Forklift
Aerial Work Platform
Skidsteer Loader
SABA and SCBA including Fit Testing
Advanced Air Monitoring
Leadership for safety excellence
Tankcar Specialist
Required Hazardous Materials Training
Advanced Emergency Response Training which may include: Anhydrous Ammonia, Chlorine, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Flammable Liquids, etc

Responsibilities

Accountable for upholding the GFL safety and service standards within the division
Coordinate service on site and oversee work performed for safety and quality excellence including understanding scopes of work and leading without deviation.
Coach, mentor and train technicians and other personnel from various divisions
Setup, execute and close major projects within Specialized Services while working to exceed customer expectations. Inclusive of tank cleanings, confined space entries, decontamination, specialty waste packaging, chemical handling, transferring, and neutralization.
Assist with incident investigations including corrective action development
Promote and lead GFL’s safety programs by conducting safety meetings, safe work plans and job hazard assessments
Engage in site visits with clients and collect appropriate information to ensure project success
Lead company initiatives while always displaying a positive attitude
Track daily project hours, consumables, waste disposal volumes, etc. and report accurately to Project Manager
Lead major industrial plant shutdowns including planning work, leading operations, and compiling required documentation for project closure
Service the railway industry including leadership of railcar cleanings, transloads, and more.
Active member of the emergency response team
Overlap with environmental remediation services including working with excavation equipment
Professionally represent GFL
Other duties as assigned