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.

The Emergency Response Technicians will be responsible for understanding, Operating and Maintaining Emergency Equipment and completing District Operations Duties. ERT’s are also responsible for guiding the field response to petroleum related fires, spill and other emergencies, including coordinating and providing direction to municipal first responders. Technicians are subject matter experts on Emergency response and coach Trans Mountain staff to ensure appropriate procedures and protocols are implemented at assigned locations. Serves as a liaison with external emergency responders during emergency response situations and for ongoing safe work practices. The Emergency Response Technician will also be expected to work in both Operations and other trade designations as suitably trained and competent.

As an Emergency Response Technician (ERT) with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of experts in the Emergency Response department. This position is based in the Sumas Terminal reporting to the Operations Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-skill and multi-task within Operations including providing Operational duties to ensure throughput and system reliability and providing support to the team as Safety watch in larger Projects.
• Operational duties include Contractor oversight, Pigging, Daily Rounds and other various Operational tasks within the district.
• Management and inspection of operating fire/oil response equipment as part of the integrity management program. This includes ensuring readiness of all emergency response resources. Safety, emergency response and system impairment collaboration with contractors relating to capital projects.
• Coordinate with Emergency Management, Emergency Response exercises within the district/facility. During the exercise, they would lead/coach and coordinate field activities as part of the local incident management team.
• Technicians are subject matter experts on emergency response equipment including applicable fire systems and provide expertise to local staff as well as provide input to training experts, Emergency Management and EHS on Fire Systems, Confined Space Training, and rescue training.
• 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.
• Provide Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) presentations to first responders and liaise as appropriate with local fire departments to convey information about company emergency processes, procedures, and Operations that could impact emergency response. Participate with mutual aid partners in joint training and emergency response exercises.
• 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.
• Participate and when required lead/coach appropriate Emergency Response exercises pipeline wide.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Emergency Management department and attend additional training as identified by the Emergency Management department as needed.
• Assisting other technical groups as needed, including, but not limited to Maintenance trades.
  
  

Qualifications and Professional Requirements:

• High School completion.
• Minimum of 6-9 years’ experience in related field.
• NFPA 1081 Industrial Firefighter Certification and NFPA 472 Chapter 16 Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Specialty Certification TEEX is an asset.
• Occupational First Aid Certificate – Level 2 and Confined Space Rescue Technician is an asset.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License. Class one driver’s license is an asset.
• Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) (or equivalent certification).
• Successful completion of WHMIS.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  
  

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 is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.
  
  

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.
  
  

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.