Production - Relief Operator

ERCO Worldwide•Thunder Bay, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ERCO Worldwide is seeking a Relief Operator to join their Operations team. The role involves learning and gaining experience in the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of the R10 Chlorine Dioxide and R11 Sodium Chlorite manufacturing processes and utilities. This position requires the ability to respond quickly to plant upsets and emergency situations with guidance from an Experienced Operator, which may involve a high degree of physical activity and mental alertness. Initially, the focus will be on raw material unloading and sodium chlorite loading, with gradual experience gained in operating the R10 or R11 processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required.
Must possess basic computer skills required to enter service/work orders, use email and Microsoft Word/Excel is required.
Written and oral communication skills are key attributes.
Mental agility is necessary to quickly respond to emergency plant situations; discern task priorities and monitor multiple processes simultaneously.
Continuously build a working knowledge of instruments, DCS controls, manufacturing processes and equipment, environmental equipment, and plant utility systems.
Job requires a moderate degree of manual skill to operate valves, pumps, switches, etc.

Nice To Haves

A Background in Chemistry is an asset.
A good understanding of interface with DCS systems, SharePoint, assessing operating instructions and other process information electronically is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Operates and monitors the R10 Chlorine Dioxide Process or the R11 Sodium Chlorite Process and all utilities.
Completes all process testing, process logs and operating equipment inspection.
Coordinates area activities with maintenance and maintenance contractors.
Locks out equipment and completes all applicable Safe Work and Hot Work Permits.
Regularly unloads caustic, sulphuric acid, methanol, sodium chlorate crystal and peroxide railcars and trucks on a temporary emergency basis when required.
Regularly loads sodium chlorite railcars and trucks and sodium chlorate trucks on an irregular schedule.
Conducts other tasks as assigned including general housekeeping of the process areas and receiving.
May assist maintenance personnel during emergency repairs or unscheduled downtime.
Participates in training on a routine basis.
May provide training/shadowing of contract summer students but not final sign-off.
Performs light maintenance work such as changing chemical filters, requiring skill and dexterity in the use of small hand tools.
Climbs stairs, walks on metal walkways, tank cars, etc., as operations cover several floors and require agility.
Operates forklift truck and rail car mover, requiring manual skill and coordination.