Lead Operator

at  Waste Connections of Canada

R360 Canada, an affiliate of Waste Connections, offers a variety of services to clients in the energy, environmental and industrial sectors. These services are delivered via our network of facilities, along with our specialized equipment and assets. We are equipped to process, recover, recycle and dispose of waste and other materials safely and cost-effectively for our customers.
We are currently looking for a Lead Operator for our Fox Creek Terminal, this role will work 5 days a week being Monday-Friday. The successful candidate for this role will have to take a pre-employment test which includes drug and alcohol testing, as well as a criminal background check.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

The individual in this role will have:

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license and successful completion of Pre-employment testing
• Has spent a minimum of 5 years as an Operator in a plant and is highly experienced in all processes of the plant
• A minimum of 3 years operations experience in waste processing and oil treating or water injection
• Special training in boilers, treaters, pumps (all), repairs, shaker/centrifuge and loader is considered an asset
• Must enroll and complete mandatory internal leadership courses.
• Current and valid safety tickets as per role based training matrix.
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Must be able to document their work and ensure consistent communication with the Site Manager and cross-shift Leads clearly and accurately
• Ability to work collaboratively with support groups in the business such as Engineering and specialist SME’s.
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate good decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work well under limited amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and safe work practices
• Must demonstrate strong teaching methods regarding all processes in the plant, including; safety operations, oil treating & blending, waste processing and water disposal and plant balance procedures.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and accountability as the Lead Operator will be responsible for managing the plant in the absence of the Site Manager
• Ensure consistent and clear communication with the Site Manager, Coordinator and other Leads
• Show troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under minimal supervision while being able to communicate them in a timely manner to other stakeholders.

JOB PURPOSE

The Lead Operator plays an integral role in leading the safe and effective day-to-day operations of the Facility, including waste treatment, oil treatment and water injection. In this role, proper supervision and training of Operators is a high priority. The Lead Operator is responsible for leading the operators in a healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible manner that is aligned with the corporate vision, mission, and values. Additionally, it is imperative that all employees are given appropriate guidance to ensure that each individual Operator and the facility is operating at a high caliber of efficiency. The Lead Operator will be in constant contact with customers and therefore must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. This is a safety-sensitive role and due to the nature of working conditions, the Lead Operator is required to be mentally and physically fit to successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the plant and for supervising the plant Operators
• Plant safety (i.e. ensuring that each operation is following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety work procedures, Standard Work Procedure (SWP) permitting, Hazard Assessments and iTrak items are entered and closed in a timely manner)
• Assigning roles to each Operator on shift and supervising each Operator’s area in the plant
• Submitting truck tickets summary daily plant checklists and balance & transfers to the office
• Ensuring proper use of the Spartan metering system (ensuring spot testing is performed and accurate, crude stream segregation and tickets are handled with the utmost care)
• Handling and maintaining oil specifications to pipeline and ensuring monthly commercial blend plans are met.
• Waste plant operation (ensuring solids processing is meeting or exceeding landfill criteria and solids testing)
• General housekeeping (ensuring that the plant is kept clean and safe)
• Training (ensuring each Operator is training in required areas, should be daily/ongoing)
• Water injection - ensure injection pump is ran efficiently to maintain 24 hour cycles and maintain adequate capacity for customer volumes. Utilize well health best practices.
• Night shift (ensuring workers on night shift are clear in their roles and responsibilities for business continuity and support to daytime operations
• Ensure proper facility utilization and optimization principles are being followed.

The individual in this role will have:

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license and successful completion of Pre-employment testing
• Has spent a minimum of 5 years as an Operator in a plant and is highly experienced in all processes of the plant
• A minimum of 3 years operations experience in waste processing and oil treating or water injection
• Special training in boilers, treaters, pumps (all), repairs, shaker/centrifuge and loader is considered an asset
• Must enroll and complete mandatory internal leadership courses.
• Current and valid safety tickets as per role based training matrix.
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Must be able to document their work and ensure consistent communication with the Site Manager and cross-shift Leads clearly and accurately
• Ability to work collaboratively with support groups in the business such as Engineering and specialist SME’s.
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate good decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work well under limited amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and safe work practices
• Must demonstrate strong teaching methods regarding all processes in the plant, including; safety operations, oil treating & blending, waste processing and water disposal and plant balance procedures.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and accountability as the Lead Operator will be responsible for managing the plant in the absence of the Site Manager
• Ensure consistent and clear communication with the Site Manager, Coordinator and other Leads
• Show troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under minimal supervision while being able to communicate them in a timely manner to other stakeholders