Production-Union - Process Operator

ERCO Worldwide; Saskatoon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide is seeking a Process Operator for its Production team in Saskatoon. The role involves operating and controlling equipment in the Chloralkali Manufacturing plant, ensuring safety and quality in production. Candidates should have a High School diploma and a strong health and safety mindset. ERCO offers a competitive compensation package and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Staff Recognition Awards

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Company Pension Plan

Disability Insurance

Maternity/paternity/parental leave support

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with Power Engineering ticket.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing in chemical, pulp and paper, and food processing.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors plant brine supply and treatment systems.
• Takes corrective action to maintain operation within acceptable limits.
• Prepares equipment for inspection or repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School degree or above

Job description

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Production-Union Process Operator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 4050 Wanuskewin Road, Saskatoon

Hours: 12-hour shift (every other weekend off)

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision:

To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

Our Mission:

We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.

Our Values:

Consistent and Dependable: Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers’ success.

Knowledgeable and Innovative: ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise.

Proactive: ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Process Operator to join our Production team! Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Process Operator operates and controls equipment within the Chloralkali Manufacturing plant. Production Operators are responsible for monitoring and adjusting equipment operation to produce high-quality products in a safe and environmentally friendly way. This is a unionized position,

The Role:

• Operates and monitors plant brine supply and treatment systems as well as environmental processes and equipment.
• For all equipment and processes operated, takes corrective action when necessary to maintain operation within acceptable operating limits, as described in the operations procedures and the process controls manual.
• Regulates, observes, and records, flows, temperatures, levels, pressures, etc. pertaining to operations.
• Prepares equipment for inspection or repairs by isolating, draining, degassing, and testing equipment for chemicals or flammable gasses and preparing work permits and lockouts before releasing for maintenance.
• Detects, analyzes, and takes necessary corrective measure to correct process variation of equipment or instrument malfunction.
• Tests alarms, automatic and manual controls for proper operation.
• Works cooperatively within a team environment.

The Person:

• Education: High School degree or above (Technical College) required.
• Preference given to candidates who hold a Power Engineering ticket and/or have previous experience in an industrial or chemical environment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing in industries such as chemical, pulp and paper, and food processing.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment Effective written and oral skills, excellent troubleshooting skills, and basic computer knowledge.

Renumeration:

• The rate of pay for this unionized position starts at $50.10 per hour. The successful applicant will receive 90% of this rate for the probationary period of 120 days.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This opening is for an existing vacancy!

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.