Apprentice Technician

at  SYNAGRO BC OPERATING LIMITED P

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 10 days paid time off
• 5 sick days
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Apprentice will be entailing specialized knowledge in all or some of the following categories; rotating equipment, boilers and thermal equipment, electrical and instrumentation. The Maintenance apprentice is a fundamental in supporting the overall Asset Management program and will contribute to reliability and performance metrics. This level requires familiarity with equipment, procedures, products and the risk and safety issues associated with the job and environment.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 3-6 years experience in a maintenance related role
• Eligible for apprentice program under journeyman millwright
• Always demonstrate safe work behaviors and perform their job in a safe manner
• Able to effectively and accurately complete work orders, material requests, incident reports, fit for duty and other documentation
• Disassemble, inspect, report and re-assemble various types of dewatering equipment, conveyors, pumps, and grinders.
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on equipment
• Maintain tools in good condition and proper placement after every job.
• Ability to operate a forklift considered an asset
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity
• Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating and uneven surfaces utilizing ladders when necessary
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg loads from ground periodically
• Ability to access confined spaces general cleaning and inspections
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends shift work if required

Please refer the Job description for details