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 an Operator for our Spirit River TRD. This role is working shift work, having 7 days on, 7 days off and working 12 hours each day. This role will work both day and night shifts, hours being 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am respectively. The Spirit River TRD is roughly 10km south west of Rycroft, AB. This role does not provide transportation or camp.

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
• Valid and current safety tickets, including; H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, Confined Space Entry, WHIMS and TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Proven ability to work well under a frequent amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills

JOB PURPOSE

The Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day safe and customer service oriented operations of waste treatment, oil treatment and water injection. The Operator will be in constant contact with customers and therefore, must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. The Operator must be personally motivated in learning the basic plant processes. As this is a safety-sensitive role and due to the nature of working conditions, the Operator is required to be mentally and physically fit to in order to successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Plant safety (i.e. ensuring that each operation is following SOP’s and safety work procedures, SWP permitting, Hazard Assessments and iTrak items are entered in a timely manner)
• Responsible for truck unloading, oil emulsion and water & vac trucks (paper trail)
• Managing ongoing water injection, filter changing and pump maintenance
• Conducting boiler operations, testing and steam system operations
• Conducting daily, weekly and monthly plant checks
• Performing general cleaning duties throughout the day

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
• Valid and current safety tickets, including; H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, Confined Space Entry, WHIMS and TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Proven ability to work well under a frequent amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skill