Maintenance Technician, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician for a fixed industrial water treatment and waste processing facility in Toronto. You will oversee mechanical work, repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure process availability in a unionized setting.

Required are 3–5 years in a similar role, strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds. Prior experience with PLCs and welding is valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and PLCs.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings and manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance inspections.
• Welding experience (MIG, Acetylene, Stick, Plasma).
• Must wear a respirator when required and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, dismantle, align equipment incl. pumps, presses, compressors, and piping.
• Inspect equipment to detect anomalies and malfunctions.
• Lead and assist third party mechanical/repair services and project management.
• Ensure repairs comply with government standards for equipment.
• Complete safety and preventive maintenance inspections.
• Maintain web-based preventative maintenance program and spare parts inventory.
• Perform Field Level Hazard Assessments for non-routine work.
• Coordinate work with management and other teams as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Pumps and valves knowledge

Electrical systems (240/600V)

4-20 mA systems

PLC systems

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting

Welding (MIG/AC/Stick/Plasma)

3rd party management

Outdoor work

MS Office

Valid G license

Respirator use

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

To assure maintenance services for a fixed industrial water treatment and waste processing facility meet expected process availability, and to provide mechanical oversight for construction activities associated with capital works projects. This is a unionized position.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an active participant in GFL’s Environmental, Health & Safety Program.
• Comply with Corporate and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Install, repair, dismantle, align equipment not limited to pumps, plate and frame filter press, air compressor & dryer, air stripper for VOC removal, air scrubber, baghouse, mechanical rake drive, mixing agitators, tanks and associated piping/valves, electrical and automated systems, mobile equipment utilizing hand and power tools.
• Inspect and analyze all equipment to detect anomalies and malfunctions.
• Schedule, lead, and assist third party mechanical and repair services-project management.
• Ensure that all repairs comply with government standards for specified equipment such as process pumps, plate & frame filter press, steam boiler, compressor, rake drives, agitators, forklifts, and diesel engines.
• Assist in the completion of all required safety and preventative maintenance inspections.
• Complete Field Level Hazard Assessments for non-routine maintenance, repairs, installations, and retrofits.
• Maintain web-based Preventative Maintenance program.
• Retain critical spare parts inventory.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Key Competencies

• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Previous knowledge of heavy equipment, process equipment, pumps, valves etc. is required.
• Experience and knowledge with industrial 240/600V, 4-20 milliamp electrical systems.
• Experience and knowledge with PLC systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, and manuals to determine best practices and work procedures.
• Forward thinker, ability to troubleshoot and recognize anomalies.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance inspections and software’s.
• Experienced in welding techniques (MIG, Acetylene, Stick, and Plasma).
• Experienced in managing 3rd party service providers.
• Comfortable working in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid G license and acceptable driver abstract.
• Must be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

This position will operate primarily on day shift (7am-3pm) in an industrial setting that operates 24 hours per day, 5 days per week. You may be required to work additional hours and/or outside of regular scheduled hours to meet customer requirements. This position will require you to work both indoors and outdoors exposed to ambient weather conditions. This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a drug and alcohol test (if applicable).

GFL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment without discrimination and employing personnel without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground. Our philosophy is to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities for our employees based on skills and capability. GFL provides applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation upon request, as may be required.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants.

Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we’re glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us.

At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey.

We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions.

With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green"—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life.

GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.

Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.