Technician, Processing Facilities - Ajax
2 days ago

Job description
Under general direction from the Operations Manager or their designate, the Technician is responsible for the laboratory aspects of the day-to-day operations with respect to waste receiving, handling, processing and disposal.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and clean glassware required for sample analysis
- Perform routine calibration, sample preparation and analyses employing ICP, GC, Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter and other instrumentation
- Report analytical results and coordinate with production personnel
- Maintain accurate analysis, maintenance, and production records
- Complete documentation associated with the applicable provincial and federal regulations and legislation governing the control of and declarations related to incoming and outgoing waste
- Trouble shoot issues with the laboratory instrumentation
- Assist other facility operators as needed
- Assist with the classification of waste materials
- Perform general laboratory and facility housekeeping duties
- Assist with discrepancies of incoming and outgoing materials
- Complete certificates of disposal and summaries of analyses as required
- Review analytical reports and ensure that outgoing materials meet disposal site parameters
- Prepare weekly reports summarizing laboratory work volumes and results
- Monitor laboratory supplies and direct re-supply requests through the assigned internal purchasing personnel
- Update status of job processes in the internal database
- Troubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projects
- Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Key Competencies:
- Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technician or Technologist, Chemistry or related Diploma
- Previous laboratory experience is an asset
- Competent computer skills (MS Windows and Office)
- 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 minimal supervision
- Willing to work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends
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This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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