Technician, Processing Facilities

This position reports to the Containerized waste Supervisor. The holder is responsible for analyzing, categorizing and processing incoming/outgoing liquid and solid waste streams. The position is responsible for ensuring documentation associated with the waste received at, processed at and transported from the site complies with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation. The administrative duties include data entry and the generation of weekly and monthly waste inventories

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain up to date inventory of onsite waste

• Characterization of waste based on analysis 

• Learn and Comply with all legislation regarding reg.347, TDG and WHIMIS

• Sample containers of material

• Bulk and lab pack materials

• Knowledgeable in the operation of a Vac truck

• Operate fork lift

• General housekeeping

• Load and unload trailers and box trucks

• Perform analysis and testing

• Basic understanding of potential chemical reactions (compatibility)

• Maintain up to date equipment inspections

• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Morning and afternoon rotational shift work required

• Operate propane fork lift w/rotator

• Other tasks as assigned

Education, Credentials, Skills and Experience Required

• Post-Secondary education in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Technology or Internship in a related field is preferred 

• Competent computer skills (MS Windows, Office, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must be motivated, able to multi-task, and work effectively in a team environment 

• Must be safety conscious and detail oriented

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to follow procedures and work with minimum supervision

• Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and occasional weekends

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