Plant Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.•Hamilton, ON

119d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Engineer, the Plant Operator has an “all-round” operator role, managing and assisting 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.

Requirements

3-Year College Diploma in a mechanical/electrical/chemical discipline or Power Engineering (4th Class) or equivalent
Valid class G driver’s license
1-3 years of related operating experience
Proficient in computerized control panel/Human Machine Interface (HMI) and personal computer applications including Microsoft Office software.
Required ability to read, interpret and utilize technical prints and schematics
To make decisions quickly and decisively during periods of high activity and stress.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal with co-workers and other authorities
Proficient in maintaining operational logs, writing reports including deficiency and follow-up
Ability to support on nights and weekends
You must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team environment
You must be able to communicate in English both verbally and electronically
This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required medical, physical and drug testing.
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

Manage, troubleshoot and operate the safe and reliable operation of the HTMR process under normal and abnormal conditions on a 24/7 basis.
Manage and operate equipment, machinery and accessories through process control systems
Monitor, control, record and report all activities of the process.
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.
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
Communicate and assist collecting samples and work closely with quality control
Responsible 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