Loader

Job Description

Job Description

This is a four or five-month seasonal position, responsible for the mixing and loading of wildfire retardant into wildfire air tankers during periods of wildfire activity.

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.

Wildfire Air Tanker Loader Technicians are a primary contact between Perimeter Solutions and BC Wildfire Service 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 wildfire retardant including :

Retardant concentrate recirculation

Mixing concentrate during wildfire 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 loader staff 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, shutdowns and other field-related projects as required

Attend the annual spring loader certification training, demonstrating competence in the required disciplines

Timely and accurate submission of all required documentation, including time sheets, but not limited to, base activity report and base work log

Respond to early or late dispatch callouts within 30 minutes when on call

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 workdays. 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

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

Company Description

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.

Our Commitment : People

Products

Service

Sustainability

Company Description

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.\r\n\r\nOur Commitment : \r\n\r\nPeople\r\n