Plant Operator – Utility

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BioPower, a sustainable energy company in Atikokan, Ontario, is seeking a Plant Operator – Utility to support cleanup, maintenance and production systems. You will operate heavy equipment, perform cleaning tasks and assist in loading pellets, while maintaining safety and following regulations.

Ideal candidates will be able to adapt to changing schedules, work well in a team, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives at the mill. Experience in industrial operations is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving skills.
• Able to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adaptable to changes in work schedules or tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of construction, repair, installation and maintenance activities that support BioPower’s production systems
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and tools related to maintenance and clean up
• Ensure the highest level of safety standard, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and company policies
• Performs cleaning tasks per daily, weekly or monthly schedules or as assigned by the Mill Management
• Assists in loading pellets and completing the necessary administrative tasks for shipping of pellets
• Participates in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives
• Operates mobile equipment as assigned
• Reports safety incidents and or infractions
• Assists maintenance staff or completes basic maintenance tasks when mill is down alone or under the direction of maintenance staff

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance tools

Job description

BioPower
A Sustainable Energy Company

PLANT OPERATOR – UTILITY

Location: Atikokan, ON
Reports to: General Manager

Company Overview

BioPower is a trusted manufacturer of commercial and residential grade wood pellets. Located in Atikokan, Ontario, we use only sustainably sourced raw materials from Northern Ontario and produce up to 100,000 metric tonnes of wood pellets per year. Our mission is to work together to manufacture clean, quality and sustainable products that enable customers to transition to renewable energy sources.

Overview

Responsible for providing clean up support and assistance as needed.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of construction, repair, installation and maintenance activities that support BioPower’s production systems
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment and tools related to maintenance and clean up
• Ensure the highest level of safety standard, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and company policies
• Performs cleaning tasks per daily, weekly or monthly schedules or as assigned by the Mill Management
• Assists in loading pellets and completing the necessary administrative tasks for shipping of pellets
• Participates in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives
• Operates mobile equipment as assigned
• Reports safety incidents and or infractions
• Assists maintenance staff or completes basis maintenance tasks when mill is down alone or under the direction of maintenance staff

Minimum Requirements (Experience, Education, Qualifications, Skills, Abilities)

• Able to operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Can complete forms and basic checklists associated with cleanup and oeprations
• Adaptable to changes in work schedules or work tasks
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving skills
• Experience in industrial oeprations an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Good mechanical aptitude

Foundational Characteristics

• Works with a strong sense of urgency
• Listens and is open to feedback
• Demonstrates agility within a dynamic environment
• Demonstrates a hands-on attitude and an attention to detail
• Pays attention to the small details
• Demonstrates willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Authentic, respectful – diplomatic – thoughtul