Facility Operator

SECURE; Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management and energy infrastructure is seeking a Facility Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of waste treatment and oil treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a physically demanding environment. With a commitment to employee growth and community engagement, this company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference and excel in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more

Health care spending account

Employee wellness program

Employee savings plans

Career progression

Employee referral program

Industry leading safety standards

Community investment initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-3 years operational experience in waste processing or oil treating.
• Current safety tickets including H2S Alive and First Aid Level One.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the facility safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct boiler operations and maintain equipment.

Skills

Safety Operations

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boilers

Pumps

Transfer Pumps

Job description

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, Specialty Chemicals, and Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

The Facility Operator is responsible for the day-to-day safe and customer service-oriented operations of waste treatment, oil treatment and water injection. Operators actively assist with standard operating procedures, hazard assessments, safety programs and environment protection, while keeping in constant contact with customers and demonstrating excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service.

Work Environment

This position is a 12-hour shift with 7 days on and 7 days off, alternating between days and nights located at our Athabasca Water Disposal Facility.

A Day in The Life

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operation of the facility
• Responsible for truck unloading, including water and vac trucks
• Loading water and oil trucks while ensuring compliance with all classification requirements in accordance with applicable governance regulations.
• Injecting water and ensure ongoing maintenance of injection and charge pumps
• Changing sour water injection filters as per SOP’s, using flush water system
• Performing fluid transfers from tank to tank using a transfer pump
• Skimming oil (i.e. transfer of hydrocarbons)
• Responsible and accountable for the receipt, terminal storage and transportation of crude oil while adhering to Measurement & Crude Oil Quality compliance
• Conducting boiler operations, testing and steam system operations
• Ensuring that all corporate compliance programs are adhered to
• Submitting truck tickets summary, daily plant checklists, and balance and transfers to the office
• Participates in the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS)
• General maintenance, ensure that the plant is kept clean and safe

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-3 years operational experience in waste processing and oil treating or water injection is an asset
• Specialty training in boilers, pumps (all), and repairs is considered an asset
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong methods regarding all processes in the plant, including; safety operations and water disposal
• Current and valid safety tickets, including H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, Confined Space Entry, WHIMS and TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills with the ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Must be able to document their work, perform and manage cross shift communication and ensure strategic communication with multiple stakeholders
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate excellent decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and safe work practices
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license and successful completion of Pre-employment testing

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap.