Emergency Response Technician

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

**Our Core Values**

Trans Mountain’s core values - Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence - guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

This position will be based at the Burnaby / Westridge Terminal location and will report to the Supervisor, Operations & Emergency Response.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensures the appropriate procedures and protocols ready for deployment in the event of an emergency. This extends to readiness as tested by emergency exercises, including maintenance (and records of maintenance) as well as facilitating operation of tank fire suppression equipment, where appropriate.
- In the event of an emergency, the technician is responsible for on-site deployment of response protocols. This includes being responsible for guiding and coordinating field activities as part of the local incident management team. Response must be within the first hour of confirmation of incident to reporting location, 6 hours within the local district and within the first 12 hours for all other Trans Mountain locations.
- Coordinate with the Manager of Emergency Management, Tank Fire and Emergency Response exercises. During the exercise they would lead and coordinate field activities as part of the local incident management team.
- Multi-skill and multi-task within Terminal Operations Including assisting technical groups as needed for Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Technicians, Instrumentation Technicians, Pipeline Maintenance Technicians and operations. Terminal specific facilities include assisting in the tie up and connections of tankers and/or barges.
- Management and inspection of facility operating equipment as part of the facility integrity management program. This includes weekly, monthly, and annual fire systems checks and ensuring the readiness of all emergency response resources. Safety, emergency response.

**Qualifications and Professional Experience**
- Minimum High School completion.
- Minimum of 6-9 years’ experience in related field.
- NFPA 1001 or NFPA 1081 Industrial Firefighter Certification and NFPA 472 Chapter 16 Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty Certification TEEX are required.
- Occupational First Aid Certificate - Level 2.
- Confined Space Rescue Technician is considered an asset.
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) (or equivalent certification).
- Successful completion of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
- Incident Command System (ICS) 300 would be an asset.
- Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
- Capable of performing tasks with mínimal supervision.
- Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

**Other Requirements and Information**:

- Work location: Burnaby / Westridge Terminal, B.C.
- Working Conditions: Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and at heights, following all safety protocols.

**We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last**

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture