Lead Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.•Hamilton, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Engineer, the Lead Operator has an “all-round” operator role, capable of operating and managing all unit operations in High Temperature Metal Recovery (HTMR). You will gain hands-on experience producing a zinc oxide product in GFL's Hamilton manufacturing plant. You will become familiar with health and safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment, developing an ability to operate all HTMR equipment and machinery. You are responsible for managing shift workers, safety oversight & disciplinary action; housekeeping; operational control policies; productivity, quality of work & utilization audits; environmental compliance monitoring; adhering to Collective Agreement terms.

Requirements

3rd Class Power Engineer, 3-Year College Diploma in a mechanical/electrical discipline or equivalent
Chemical process knowledge an asset
Valid class G driver’s license
Requires a minimum of 5-10 years of related operating experience
Proficient in computerized control panel/Human Machine Interface (HMI) and personal computer applications including Microsoft Office software a benefit.
Required ability to read, interpret and utilize technical prints and schematics
Required ability to perform alone or as part of a team with no direct supervision.
To make decisions quickly and decisively during periods of high activity.
Good written and verbal communication skills to deal with co-workers and other authorities
Proficient in maintaining operational logs, writing simple reports including deficiency and follow-up
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Responsibilities

Operate, troubleshoot and authorize and direct the safe and reliable operation of the HTMR process under normal and abnormal conditions on a 24/7 basis.
Operate equipment, machinery and accessories through process control systems
Monitor, control, and record all activities of the process.
Report on the team’s shift activities and observations, safety meetings and production level.
Maintain the HTMR process as designed/planned whenever possible.
Conduct inspection rounds to ensure that the equipment is working properly.
Prioritizes and reports deficiencies of all equipment including data collection and communication systems and conduct follow-up as required.
Assist in establishing all production related goals, objectives, and targets.
Communicate and assist collecting samples and work closely with quality control
Responsible to manage shift manpower needs to maintain productivity, quality control and meet shift requirements.
Ensure all safety concerns and accidents are investigated promptly.
Ensure that environmental policies and procedures are understood, and issues/incidents are investigated and addressed promptly.
Data review and analysis of production, reporting results to Production Team
Responsible for Shift workers to perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable