Plant Operator – Utility BioPower

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company focused on renewable energy seeks a Plant Operator to support operations in Atikokan, ON. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Able to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Experience in industrial operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities for production systems.
• Operates heavy equipment and tools related to maintenance and cleanup.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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 standards, 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 operations
• Adaptable to changes in work schedules or work tasks
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem solving skills
• Experience in industrial operations 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 a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
• Authentic, respectful – diplomatic – thoughtful

To apply:

In Person, please drop off resumes to 106B Goodwin St., Atikokan, ON
By Email to [e-mail]
By Mail Box 1360 Atikokan, ON