Technical Representative (Equipment Maintenance)-Alberta, Canada
Company Overview:
Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives. The company develops products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances. At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as ‘Solutions That Save’ – because it helps underscore what we are trying to accomplish for our customers and the world at large, across all of our business segments.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible to act as a company representative for field operations by providing technical and mechanical assistance to Alberta Air Tanker Bases. The Technical Representative conducts all company related business in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with Perimeter Solutions ESH&S policies, Provincial Occupation, Health & Safety requirements, environmental legislation and various other applicable legislation.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of the Sturgeon County, AB. This position reports to the Facility Supervisor, Sturgeon County, AB facility. During fire season (May-Oct), a 10 and 4 work schedule will be in place (10 days of work, 4 days off). Outside of fire season(Oct-Apr) the standard work schedule of Mon-Fri will be in place.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate a safe, efficient, and uninterrupted fire-retardant supply and service:
- Service pumps, mixing and loading equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and system tests of mixing and loading equipment to ensure product and equipment quality standards
- Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and system tests of equipment
- Ensure all safe working procedures (SWP's) are adhered to
- Ensure documentation and reporting requirements are met
- Understand company commitment to safety and ESH&S policies and procedures
- Perform tanker base setups, shutdowns, and other field related projects, with assistance from other field service staff
- Understand and carry out retardant quality control procedures
- Safely operate specialty equipment such as forklifts, all terrain forklifts, etc.
- Participate in daily tailgate safety meetings
- Responding to early or late callouts
- Aid other Technical Representatives as required
Requirements:
- Valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent
- This position requires frequent travel by vehicle or air, for extended periods of time, often at short notice
- Strong mechanical background or aptitude
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills- Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Assets:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with minimal to no supervision
- Highly organized with ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to meet business demands
- Any previous pump experience would be helpful
- Wildland fire fighting experience/knowledge
- First Aid Certificate
- Certified Equipment Operator (i.e. RTFL, FL, Aerial Platform)
- Certified in WHMIS, TDG and Confined Space Entry
Working Environment & Physical Demands
- The nature of our business may expose the employee to frequent and elevated levels of personal stress, long periods of kneeling, standing or sitting
- Various hazard exposures may be encountered during duties associated with this position, such as working near running aircraft
Perimeter Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.