Operator

  • Drayton Valley
  • Waste Connections Of Canada

Job Purpose

The Operator I position is responsible for the day-to-day safe and customer service oriented operations of waste treatment, oil treatment and water injection. The Operator I will be in constant contact with customers and therefore, must demonstrate excellent communications skills and a high level of customer service. As this is a safety-sensitive role and due to the nature of working conditions, the Operator I 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 Standard Operating Procedures 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)
  • Responsible for oil treating with the treater, cooler or tank treating
  • Responsible for proper equipment operation and preventative maintenance
  • Participating in waste processing, waste and mud tank operation, shaker & centrifuge operations and solids treating
  • 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

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
  • A minimum of 3 months experience in operations at an FST facility, treaters, boilers, shaker, centrifuge and pumps
  • A minimum of 1-year experience processing waste on rigs
  • A minimum of 1-year operation experience for boiler and oil treating or water injection
  • Special training in boiler, treater, shaker/centrifuge, pumps (all) and loader
  • Valid and current safety tickets as per MI Training and Certification Matrix
  • A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
  • A proven ability to work well under a frequent amount of supervision
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills