Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Technician ( Seasonal ) - Williams Lake

Description
Company Overview
Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error.

Position Summary
This is a four or five-month position, responsible for the mixing and loading of wildfire retardant into wildfire air tankers during periods of wildfire activity. These positions are based in Williams Lake British Columbia.
The Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Technician conducts all company-related business in a safe and efficient manner, in full compliance with Perimeter Solutions ESH&S, WorkSafe BC, BC Wildfire policies and other applicable regulations.
The Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Technician is a primary contact between Perimeter Solutions and BC Wildfire Agency personnel and will act in a safe, professional and courteous manner always.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Follow all Safe Work Procedures (SWP’s) and utilize applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing all job functions.
Load wildfire aircraft as required, following SWP’s within contracted time frames
Interact with Aviation crews and Government Personnel in a professional and courteous manner
Handling all activities related to fire retardant including:
Retardant concentrate recirculation
Mixing concentrate during aircraft loading
Ensuring mixed products meet quality specifications
Loading Wildfire Air Tankers in a safe and efficient manner
Off-loading tanker trailers of liquid concentrate
Cleaning up any spills or leakage
Any other retardant activities required
Checks and minor equipment service, ensuring a state of readiness always
Daily operational inspection of all pumps, hoses, fittings, and switches, verifying all equipment functions as required
Beginning shift checks of water and retardant tank volumes
Perform secondary duties including but not limited to:
Lawn maintenance
Garden/flower bed care - weed removal
Basic building maintenance - paint, minor repairs
Base cleanup, debris removal
Monitoring of remote water systems
Light janitorial tasks, garbage removal of staff loading workspaces
Occasional dispatch service at remote base locations
Assist other tasks and projects as required, after hazard and risk assessment completed and approved
Cooperate with all Technical Representatives, plant production staff and agency personnel in a professional and courteous manner
Assisting Technical Representative in tanker base setup, shut downs and other field related projects as required
Attend the annual spring loader certification training
Timely and accurate submission of all required documentation, including time sheets, but not limited to, base activity report, driver’s logbooks and base work log
Respond to early or late dispatch callouts within 30 minutes
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid class 5 driver’s license
Clean driver abstract
Proficient computer skills- Outlook, Word, Excel
Work in team environment and effectively communicate with other personnel
Ability to use hand tools, lawn mowers, garden tools
Mechanical background or aptitude (preferred)
First aid certificate (preferred)
Attending Air Tanker Loader Technician certification required each year
Compliance with minimum two (2) consecutive days of rest, free of work or standby within a 30-day period required. Every effort will be made to offer these mandatory rest days on scheduled days off, however where necessary rest days may occur on scheduled workday. Perimeter Solutions Canada Ltd reserves the right to adjust schedules as required.
Physical Demands
Successful completion of a physical fitness evaluation involving the following:
-Lift 22 kg (49lb) weight from floor to waist.
-Lift 22 kg (49lb) weight from a crouched position.
-Crouch / Kneel position for 10 minutes.
-Carry a 27 kg (59.5lb) weight with one arm for 50m
-Walk 1.6 KM in 16 minutes.
Frequent bending, walking and other physical activities required to complete tasks
Driving time sitting up to 8 hours with breaks
Ability to lift 25 kg (50 lbs.) on frequent basis
Climb stairs or ladders daily accessing top of storage tanks
This role requires working outside in the elements