Chemical Technician - Ottawa, Canada - R.W. Tomlinson Limited

R.W. Tomlinson Limited
R.W. Tomlinson Limited
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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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The Chemical Technician is a multidisciplinary member within the Tomlinson Industrial Waste Division. The Chemical Technician is a team member who must complete work activities under mínimal supervision.


Job Location: 5555 Power Road, Ottawa ON


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY

  • The Chemical Technician must promote a safe work culture and is accountable for the safety of the crew as they work around chemical waste. They must understand the responsibilities of their role; ensuring that proper PPE is used to complete the assigned task(s).
  • Knowing, understanding and complying with various safety regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act) and Company safety policies and procedures,
  • Actively participate in daily safety tailgate meetings,
  • Conduct daily checks of stored waste at the end of shift,
  • Know how to follow the contingency plan in the case of an emergency,

DUTIES

  • The Chemical Technician is primarily responsible for the chemical processing of waste during the assigned shift. This will involve work in labpack processing and occasional work within the watertreatment and other processing areas.
  • The Chemical Technician role will also perform onsite duties at various customer sites that required the skills of a Chemical Technician. This will also include, inventory counts, labpacking activities, and sampling from industrial, commercial and institutional sites.
  • Other duties, as assigned:
  • Proper segregation of chemical waste,
  • Processing, treatment and disposal of Lab-Pack waste,
  • Collecting samples from incoming waste containers,
  • Collecting samples of various tanks on site,
  • Environmental Testing of samples in the laboratory,
  • Bench testing of samples,
  • Transferring waters in the watertreatment area,
  • Conducting watertreatment and evaporation activities,
  • Be part of the spill response team,
  • Provide technical advice to team members,
  • Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Frequent physical work,
  • Exposure to the elements summer heat, rain, cold, etc
  • Long hours may occasionally be required, evening and weekend work,
  • Be part of the On-Call Rotation team.

EXPERIENCE

  • University degree or College diploma in Chemistry or Environmental Sciences,
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OR in the absence of a degree or a diploma have a combination of relative education and experience with chemical work in in the industrial/hazardous waste industry;
OR a minimum 5 years similar chemical work experience within industrial/hazardous waste industry,

  • Must have class G license and reliable transportation,
  • Knowledge of industrial wastewatertreatment would be an asset,
  • Knowledge of Ontario Environmental Regulations would be an asset,
  • Knowledge in TDGA would be an asset,
  • NFPA 472 or HAZWOPER would be an asset.

TOMLINSON OFFERS:


  • Competitive wages
  • Bonus programs
  • Employer paid health and dental benefits
  • Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits program
  • Familyoriented team environment
  • Employee discounts and other rewards programs
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