Plant Operator

Air Liquide; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas supplier in Saint John, New Brunswick, seeks a dedicated Plant Operator to oversee plant operations, ensure safety compliance, and improve processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma and knowledge of safety procedures and equipment maintenance. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant experience or college diploma in relevant fields (e.g., electrician, instrumentation, industrial mechanic).
• Knowledge of air separation process and refrigeration is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the proper operation of plant production facilities.
• Ensure safe start-up, operation, and shut-down of plant operations.
• Maintain safety procedures and participate in emergency procedures.

Job description

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The primary function of this position is to oversee and ensure the proper operation of plant production facilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Operates plant: Operates vacuum separation adsorption (VSA). Ensures safe start-up, operation, and shut-down of plant operations. Ensures compliance with procedures established by the Air Liquide Canada/AMG management system. Carries out tests to verify plant performance, as required.
2. Ensures equipment maintenance: Makes recommendations to supervisor based on observations of equipment operation. Ensures periodic monitoring of equipment. Familiar with properties of industrial gases and cleaning methods for oxygen service. Supervises subcontractors as needed. Responds to equipment breakdowns. Undertakes small maintenance projects according to skills and with supervisor's approval.
3. Safety/Quality: Respects the wearing of protective equipment. Pays particular attention to lock-out procedures and confined space access. Participates in maintaining plant emergency procedures. Acts as first responder in emergency situations and initiates appropriate communications. Reports safety issues to supervisor. Knows and complies with all procedures in the plant's Quality Manual.
4. Administrative follow-up: Completes and forwards all incident reports. Completes daily production data reports in the system and required plant statements.
5. Process improvement: Works with team and cross-functional teams to continuously improve work processes. Analyzes activities, identifies causes of problems, and proposes appropriate corrective actions.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Diploma: High school diploma with relevant experience or college diploma in relevant fields (e.g., electrician, instrumentation, industrial mechanic).
• Training: Quality system (ISO)
• Knowledge: Compressed and cryogenic gases, computerized systems, MS Office, communication skills, mathematical skills, WHMIS, handling and transportation of hazardous materials. Knowledge of air separation process and refrigeration is an asset.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. We believe diversity fosters innovation and helps create an engaging environment in a changing world.