Operator, Maintenance/Utility

Synagro Windsor Operating LP; Windsor; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days)

RRSP with company match

Career growth and promotional机会

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro Windsor is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to perform operational duties, conduct preventive maintenance, and repair equipment. Expect exposure to varying conditions, treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater during shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and strong safety orientation. The role requires long shifts, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driver’s abstract with A/Z endorsement.
• Experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong emphasis on safety.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work 8–12-hour shifts in a 24-hour 6-day/week schedule including holidays.
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively.
• A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work within Canada.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Inspect and evaluate process equipment performance to optimize efficiency.
• Complete repairs as directed by Facilities manager.
• Collect, transport, and test samples as required.
• Maintain logs and records of equipment performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety conscious

English proficient

Heavy industry experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $34.93 CAD to $35.69 CAD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 10 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform all plant operational duties, predictive/preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment. This may involve exposure to varying climatic conditions, exposure to traces of treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize operations
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and industry standards to ensure compliance
• Undertake inspections and evaluate process equipment performance to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete repairs as needed/as directed by Facilities manager
• Collect, maintain, transport samples and carry out various tests as required
• Maintain logs and records pertaining to equipment performance and conditions in accordance with established procedures.
• Undertake all assigned duties in a safe and professional manner, complying with established safety procedures and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHIMS and all other applicable legislation.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned, which are related to Synagro Windsor operations and contract.
• Assist facility personnel in a variety of duties as required.
• Load and transport sludge from Windsor sewage plants or WBPF site to assigned destination.
• Transport/unload/load tractor trailers on the WBPF site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean drivers abstract with A/Z endorsement
• Experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong Emphasis on safety
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent sense of urgency, work ethic and attendance record
• Able to sit, walk, stand, and/or drive for extended periods of time
• Able to work extended hours
• Able to work 8–12-hour shifts in a 24-hour 6-day/week schedule including holidays
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Able to read, write and speak English effectively
• A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work within Canada
• Ensure ongoing assessment of operating equipment during production and adjust as needed during operations
• Complete repairs as needed/as directed by Facilities manager
• Ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize operations
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and industry standards to ensure compliance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum high school diploma required, additional training in a process, chemical or mechanical program considered an asset
• Operating years’ experience considered an asset and counted towards seniority
• Biosolids knowledge preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergencycall-ins
• Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating and uneven surfaces utilizing ladders when necessary
• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Lifting up to 25 kgs.
• Ability to access confined spaces for general cleaning and inspections
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids

Synagro is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you are contacted with an opportunity for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure your accessibility needs are met throughout this process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.