Process Operator - Causticizing Relief

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pulp and paper company in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a Process Operator to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their causticizing plant. This role involves maintaining equipment, optimizing processes, and requires 2-year post-secondary education or relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. The position entails working 12-hour shifts and performing manual labour duties.

Qualifications

• Completed 2-year post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to work in a 24/7 operation on a 12-hour shift schedule.
• Medically fit and capable of manual labour.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize equipment and processes.
• Issue safe work permits and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and assist with commissioning new projects.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

2-year post-secondary education in related industrial field

Job description

As a Process Operator at Irving Pulp and Paper, you will join a team of dedicated Operations and Maintenance professionals and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of our causticizing plant. You will gain exposure to leading edge technologies and process equipment which offers ample opportunity to grow and develop long term careers.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Completed 2-year post-secondary education within a related industrial field (i.e. Process Control Technician diploma), or combination of completed 2-year post-secondary education and relevant work experience
• The ability to work safely with excellent communication skills, attention to detail and good organization skills
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision making
• Ability to think outside of the box and constantly look for continuous improvement opportunities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Display initiative and work flexibility
• Must be able to work well within a Team and with minimal supervision
• Must be medically fit and physically capable of manual labour
• Irving Pulp & Paper is a 24/7 operation - must be able to work on a 12-hour shift schedule (rotating days and nights)

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide your knowledge and expertise of related operations to maintain and optimize processes and process equipment. Working in the Causticizing area within the Chemical Recovery and Utilities Department, you will also:

• Maintain and optimize equipment and processes
• Start up and shut down all plant equipment independently
• Issue safe work permits and prepare equipment for maintenance in compliance with all guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues
• Assist with the commissioning of new projects
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day plant and field activities
• Identify and scope out opportunities to maximize production, minimize operating costs, and eliminate downtime
• Maintain proper documentation, including operating logs, maintenance records, and safety and environmental reports
• Provide relief for various operating positions, including clean-up, lifting and handling of materials and general labour duties