Field Service Technician

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

We are looking for a Field Service Technician to join our Richmond, BC team. The Field Service Technician will be responsible for performing field tests to identify chemicals, as well as advising customers on best practices for waste handling. Additional responsibilities include receiving and identifying bulk waste materials from various sources, such as vac trucks and dump trucks, and handling containerized waste arriving via truck & trailer or cube van. The role also involves identifying, consolidating, and packaging containerized waste for treatment and disposal, ensuring all shipments comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR). The technician will package and document waste for transport, maintaining compliance and safety at all times.

The Team

Our Richmond, BC team is a dynamic group of professionals committed to providing best in class customer service. Each team member takes pride in their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and making a positive impact.

Work Environment

This position entails a standard 40-hour workweek from Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call duties. This role may require flexibility in shifts, extended hours, weekend work, and occasional travel as dictated by business needs. Candidates must be prepared to work in challenging work environments including working outdoors in all weather conditions.

A Day in The Life

- Conduct on-site testing to ensure materials comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards

- Accurately collect and record data for reporting purposes.

- Travel to various locations throughout BC to complete Field Services tasks on client sites.

- Complete waste pickups utilizing cube vans, pickup trucks, and equipment trailers.

- Sample, segregate, package, and transport hazardous wastes to our processing facility.

- Complete appropriate manifest / paperwork to support the waste pick up.

- Evaluate customer needs and communicate it back to the appropriate Sales Representatives or Project Coordinators.

- Respond to and support all Incident Response work.

- Operate small equipment such as forklifts, pumps, etc.

- Attend safety meetings and abide by SECURE’s Occupational Health and Safety Program.

- Participate in Daily Tailgate Meetings and periodic facility inspections

- Complete and document safety assessments.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in a science-related field, such as Chemistry or Environmental Sciences, is considered an asset.

- Previous experience in a related work environment where TDG or WHMIS is an essential part of the job

- Technical and regulatory knowledge related to the waste services industry, with the ability to ensure compliance of waste transport rules, regulatory requirements and TDG regulations

- Competent at completing documents on a daily basis including safety paperwork, waste manifests, and bills of lading

- Good understanding of the regional Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner

- Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, occasional unplanned overtime hours, challenging work site environments and demanding work loads

- Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks on a daily basis including lifting/lowering/pushing/pulling containers and other heavy objects, along with the ability to spend a major portion of each day on your feet

- Proficient with a wide range of computer programs including MS Office, and an aptitude for learning additional industry specific programs on computer and mobile devices.

- Good time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

- Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:

- Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more

- Health care spending account

- Employee wellness program

- Employee savings plans

- Career progression

- A competitive employee referral program

- Industry leading safety standards

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.