Plant Operator

at  GFL Environmental

The Technician is responsible for the handling, consolidating and processing of hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials received by the Processing Facilities. The Technician must display a focus on
safety and efficiency in a team environment while performing moderately labour intensive and repetitious
tasks.
GFL’s plant operators are leaders in safety and efficient operating practices. You will be accountable for day-to-day facility operations, ensuring that all equipment and systems are being operated to GFL standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Loading and offloading products and waste as required.
• Heavy Equipment operation as required: Wheel loaders, forklifts, skid steer, and Vac Truck.
• Sampling and testing petroleum & chemical products.
• Analyzing and recording production data and maintaining logs.
• Operates, monitors and controls process levels, temperatures, pressures and flows for applicable utilities, processes, and systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Actively participates in safety meetings, identifies, and reports all incidents, and assists in investigations.
• Responsible for boiler operation, testing and maintenance.
• Ensures that required documentation is provided timely, accurate and legible.
• Maintains safe and clean equipment and work area.
• Acquires and maintains required certifications as needed.
• Performs emergency operations activities as needed.
• Ensures quality control of finished products as required.
• Ensures proper segregation of waste to enhance quality and to optimize processing costs.
• Follows Environment, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and all environmental protocols and requirements.
• Performs other operational duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• 5Th Class Power Engineering Certification of Competency or higher.
• A minimum of 1 year or relevant industrial/ Oilfield experience is required.
• Knowledge of chemical properties and petrochemical processes.
• Knowledge of the trucking industry, its people and equipment.
• Air brakes, Class 3 or higher are an asset but not required.
• Available to work 8 or 12hr shifts (possible night shifts) as required.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision. Available to be on-call in rotation and respond to plant related issues immediately when on call.
• Physically capable of meeting the requirements of the position which includes shoveling, moving/lifting heavy items, extensive walking, climbing stairs and or changes in physical tasks assigned.
• Ability to perform troubleshooting assessments of problems, e.g.-addresses safety related issues, mechanical issues or process related situations that may require immediate attention.
• Able to complete facility inspections
• Communicates effectively with transparency, both written and verbal.
• Willing to be trained in unfamiliar processes and equipment within established guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and other computer systems would be considered an asset.
  We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.co

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