Production Assistant & Technical Representative -Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for manufacturing fire retardant used in wildfire suppression; shipping & receiving of finished goods and raw materials; maintaining adequate inventory levels at the Sturgeon County, AB facility, as well as to act as the company representative for field operations in assigned regions of Canada. Additional tasks can involve working on Mobile Retardant Base (MRB), along with providing technical and mechanical assistance to field operations. Compliance with all customer contract requirements pertaining to the supply of Phos-Chek products and services is required.

This position is a full-time permanent position based out of Perimeter Solutions -Fort Saskatchewan

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists product manufacturing and inventory management pertinent to the supply of Long-Term Retardants, Class A Foams, Gels and Fuel Gelling Agents. Ensures adequate inventory of all products at levels appropriate to seasonal demand.

• Provides accurate manufacturing/inventory and shipping/receiving information daily to ensure timely data processing

• Maintains and operates manufacturing and storage facilities in a safe and clean manner. Has primary responsibility for grounds maintenance and cleanliness.

• Assists Provincial Technical Representatives and the Facility Manager by:

• Adhering to Perimeter Solutions safety policies.

• Provide technical and mechanical assistance to Air Tanker Bases (ATB)

• Ensures manufacturing QC guidelines are always followed.

• Ensure preventative maintenance for field and manufacturing equipment is completed in accordance with maintenance schedules.

• Full compliance with Perimeter Solutions spill prevention/response plan.

• Operates and maintains gas/diesel powered and electric pumps in accordance to Safe Work Procedures.

• Operating a forklift truck and other mobile equipment in a safe, professional manor.

• Create work orders and requisitions within our preventative maintenance computer program (FIIX), following company guidelines

• Responding to early or late callouts during fire season (cell phones supplied)

• Timely and accurate submission of documentation, including time sheets, trip reports, base visits, expenses- travel card, logbooks, base orientation checklist, and any other documentation as required

• Aid other Technical Representatives as required,

• Perform tanker base setups, shutdowns and other field related projects, with assistance from other field service staff.

• Cooperate and communicate with all Office staff, Field Service staff, Plant/Production staff and Agency personnel in a professional and courteous manner

• Coordinate a safe, efficient and uninterrupted fire-retardant supply and service

Requirements:

• 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

• Possess leadership skills and motivational qualities to direct employees toward operational goals

• Must be a team player and can effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization and our customers

• Demonstrate strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to meet business demands

• Proficient computer skills- Word, Excel, Outlook, NetSuite etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

• Strong mechanical background or aptitude

• Millwright or pipe fitting experience (asset)

• Welding/fabricating experience (asset)

• Wildland fire fighting experience/knowledge (asset)

• First Aid Certificate (asset)

• Certified Equipment Operator (i.e. RTFL, FL, Aerial Platform) (asset)

• Certified in WHMIS, TDG and Confined Space Entry (asset)

• Experience with trailer towing, load securement and logbooks/DOT regulations (preferred)

• This position requires travel approximately 20%.

• Extended work periods are to be expected during fire season (April to September).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Inventory Control Coordinator in maintenance of inventory stores, storeroom organization, shipping and receiving of parts as required

• Assist training new hires (as required)

• Perform off-season activities such as, but not limited to: maintenance, planning, training presentation, etc.

• Improve equipment, productivity, and safety

• Other duties as assigned

Working Environment & Physical Demands:

• The nature of our business may expose the employee to elevated levels of personal stress

• Lifting weights upwards of 50lbs regularly

• Lift heavier equipment with a two-person lift from 100 lb. to 125 lb.

• Periods of sedentary activity such as sitting for long periods of time

- Driving time sitting up to a 12-hour duty day with breaks- Sitting at desk or computer for up to 2 consecutive hours at a time

• Equipment Maintenance with small manual and power tools (Up to 8 hours shifts)

• Field Service work including moving hoses and equipment and cleaning long periods of standing and or walking

• Regular periods of kneeling, climbing, and using stairs.

• This role requires working outside in the elements; however, work will be suspended in the case of unsafe weather events. All Canadian Technical Representatives must be able to load aircraft in the event our loader technician staff are unavailable, the physical demands for this are as follows:

• Attach and detach fire retardant nozzle (45 lbs.) to aircraft at waist height numerous times per shift

• Crouch down to kneeling position for up to 6 minutes for a maximum of 45 times per shift

• Carry 22-35 kg hose that is on dollies from ground 20 meters with one hand up to 90 times per day

• Maintenance activities such as cleaning, sweeping, raking and lawn mowing (with standard push mower) for up to 2 hours per shift

• Work in temperatures of 30-45 degrees Celsius

• Various hazard exposures may be encountered during duties associated with this position, such as working near running aircraft

The Technical Representative will be required to pass a fitness evaluation involving the following: - Lift 22 kg (49lbs) weight from floor to waist - Lift 22 kg (49lbs) weight from a crouched position, simulating lifting a loading hose - Crouch down to kneeling position for 10 minutes performing a task with their hands - Carry a 27 kg (59.5lbs) bucket with one arm a 50-meter distance - Walk 1.6km in 16 minutes

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Dental care

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Extended health care

• Life insurance

• On-site parking

• Paid time off

• RRSP match

• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime

• Weekend availability