Alcohol Recovery Operator

Emterra-Group; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Greenest Employers member

Job summary

Emterra Group in Canada is seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our ethanol recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible production and recycling. You will handle alcohol-based liquids, monitor distillation-related equipment, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial processing, knowledge of distillation, and the ability to work continental shifts with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Post-secondary education in Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology or Power Engineering is an asset.
• 3–5 years of experience in distillery, brewery, winery, or industrial processing environments.
• Proven experience operating with minimal supervision in safety-critical settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely receive, handle, test, and store alcohol-based liquid substances.
• Monitor and operate ethanol recovery and production processes.
• Operate and support wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform spill prevention, response, and control procedures.
• Safely load and unload liquid tanker trucks.
• Monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including boilers and cooling towers.
• Complete data entry, recordkeeping, and basic clerical duties.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Chemical testing for water in boiler; test water for operational efficiency.
• Cleaning tanks and maintaining tanks; monitor PH, PSI, temperature, BOD/COD.

Education

High School Diploma

Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology

Power Engineering (4th/5th Class asset)

Environmental Technology / Wastewater Treatment

3–5 years of distillery/industrial processing experience

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Job Summary

Canadian Liquids Processors Limited, a division of Emterra Group, is Canada’s only licensed distillation facility of its kind. We are seeking an Alcohol Recovery Operator to operate and maintain our recovery processes, supporting cost-effective and environmentally responsible ethanol production and recycling.

Position Description

• Safely receive, handle, test, and store alcohol-based liquid substances
• Monitor and operate ethanol recovery and production processes
• Operate and support wastewater treatment systems
• Perform spill prevention, response, and control procedures
• Safely load and unload liquid tanker trucks
• Monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including boilers and cooling towers
• Complete data entry, recordkeeping, and basic clerical duties
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures
• Chemical testing for water in boiler
• Test water for optimal operations
• Cleaning tanks
• Maintenance/monitor of tanks and PH levels, PSI, temperature, BOD and COD’s biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand
• Knowledge of Distillation process

Skills & Qualifications

• Process Operation with DCS control in a liquid, willing to train
• Demonstrated mechanical ability (Demonstrated by past performance and certification in Power engineering, HVAC, Electrical, Maintenance (E.g. Mechanic, Millwright) preferred
• Familiarity with pumps, boilers and peripheral equipment and pumping theory and dynamics
• Demonstrated numerical accuracy
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Safety consciousness
• Physical ability to lift and handle heavy objects
• Willingness to work shifts (continental) and work alone

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Post‑secondary education strongly preferred in: Process Operations / Chemical Process Technology, Power Engineering (4th or 5th Class an asset), Environmental Technology / Wastewater Treatment
• 3–5 years of experience in distillery, brewery, winery, or industrial processing environments.
• Proven experience operating with minimal supervision in safety‑critical

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make change!

Wage: $20.80/hour

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, we appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

EmterraGroup is committed tomaintainingan equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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