Relief Operator

ERCO Worldwide; Virden; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide, a leader in chemical solutions, is seeking a Relief Operator for their sodium chlorate manufacturing facility in Hargrave, Manitoba. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring safe and efficient plant operations, with opportunities for training and advancement. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered from day one.

Benefits

Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Staff Recognition Awards

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Company Pension Plan

Disability Insurance

Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Qualifications

• Minimum 4th class Power Engineering certification required.
• Industrial work experience preferred, especially in chemical manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient operations of the plant.
• Perform general plant housekeeping and railcar loading.
• Conduct daily operational process safety checks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Mindset

Adaptability

Education

4th Class Power Engineering certification

Post-secondary education in a related field

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.

Relief Operator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Hargrave, Manitoba

Hours: Rotating shift

Travel: N/A

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 Relief Operator to join our Production team! This is located in Hargrave, Manitoba which is our sodium chlorate manufacturing facility! This position is minutes west of Virden on the Trans-Canada highway. The compensation for this position is highly competitive. Starting wage can vary based on previous operating experience and then, subsequent success through operator training program. The standard hours of work are usually days Monday to Friday, 7:00-3:30, however, the Relief Operator is expected to provide coverage for shift operators upon completion of required training. At this point, hours of work can vary to include 12-hour day or night shifts as well, 7 days a week. Any over time that is worked is paid at double time and call outs are paid a minimum of 4 hours per call and only as required. This role will be reporting to the Production Supervisor.

The Role:

Responsible for the safe, environmentally diligent and efficient operations of the plant through assigned duties which include, but not limited to:

• General plant housekeeping
• Railcar loading and movement
• Raw material offloading
• Daily operational process safety field checks and PMs.
• Equipment preparation for required maintenance.

The incumbent is expected to continually progress through operator training skill blocks.

The Person:

• Minimum 4 th class Power Engineering certification. Other post-secondary education in a related field will be considered an attribute.
• Industrial work experience, preference with a chemical manufacturing background.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with people of varying disciplines and levels in the organization.

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 on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

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 job 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.