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Company Description

Veolia's ambition is to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and implements innovative, useful and practical solutions for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary businesses, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them. By 2021, the Veolia group will have supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with wastewater, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated sales of 28.508 billion euros in 2021.

The AD Operator (OPF) is responsible for hands on operation and monitoring of High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Facility (HSADF) and Dewatering Facility (DWF) plant systems and for continued development of knowledge of how the plant systems work together.

This position operates within a COR certified plant environment (which is a requirement of our Contract) and is required to comply with all regulatory requirements and the Client’s Environmental Management System.

The processing equipment within the facility has the potential to operate up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the AD Operator (OPF) are as follows, but not limited to:

• Monitor, compile and record all operations records and must complete shift reports at the end of each shift.
• If any operational/technical issues arise, the operator must clearly communicate the problem and execute the instructions diligently in resolving the issue.
• Clean and maintain all equipment’s and machines as per manufacturer standards.
• Understands and is accountable for responsibilities as HSADF Operator as described in Sections 2-2 and 3-2 of the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, the SUEZ Health & Safety Management Policy & System documentation and other relevant policies.
• Loading/Unloading of Tunnels & receiving material from other facilities using a Front-End Loader and operating other rolling stock as needed
• Perform daily, weekly and routine operational checks and minor maintenance tasks, e.g. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine oil change and routine greasing
• Cooperates with auditors to facilitate successful audits.
• Keep management informed by maintaining records, sending reports or as needed contact by phone of any potential issues that could affect the safety or performance of the sites and or equipment
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Understand and follow, if needed develop, standard operating procedures (SOP) as assigned to the team to assure your job duties are performed in a consistent, reliable and timely manner.
• Perform dewatering and dredge operations as instructed by Production Supervisor and/or Production Superintendent
• Changes chemical containers, delivers needed materials, and performs general plant maintenance and housekeeping.
• Monitor biological plant parameters(e.g. pH value) to prevent digester upset, biosolids sludge concentration and other process process parameters as needed to maintain stable process.
• Adjustment of controls using HMI and/or manually to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
• Conducts a Safe Work Plan (SWP) review prior to any non-routine and critical activities. Documents and maintains a record of the meeting. Verifies that all involved in a SWP understand the risks and sign the document prior to starting the job. Reviews safety and environmental practices for contractors assigned to him/her. Conducts a pre-job safety meeting with the contractor’s supervisor and his/her staff to review policies applicable to the job.
• Performs minor equipment repair and adjustments.
• Perform biogas plant operations as instructed by Production Supervisor and/or Production Superintendent

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and TALENTS

• In-house training on Corporate policies.
• Ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, pre-authorized overtime, and perform On-Call duties as scheduled.
• In-house training on the quality systems, quality regulations, and safe work practices (including WHMIS).
• Experience working with plant control systems or high comfort level working with computers
• Ability to complete all conditions of employment including negative alcohol and drug test, current and clean Class 5 driver’s license, pre-employment medical, immunizations, and background check.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Respectful Workplace Training.
• Ability to trouble-shoot mechanical and electrical equipment and systems is a definite asset.
• Proven organizational and creative-problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in an industrial process plant environment is an asset but not required
• Knowledge and experience with biological aspects of anaerobic digestion is preferred. Experience working in water and waste water treatment plants, petro-chemical industry will also be considered.
• Computer experience necessary to include Windows, Excel, and Microsoft Word programs. SCADA/HMI is an asset but not required.
• Attentiveness to details and ability to manage a diverse workload within a fast-paced environment with changing multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Experience Operating Front End Loader, forklift, man lift or boom lift is a definite asset.
• Knowledge and experience with dewatering and dredge operation will be an asset.
• Experience working on a job site performing hands-on tasks with the ability and experience using hand and electrical tools and operate heavy machinery.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Strong customer service attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service and quality results.
• Minimum high school diploma required. Candidate with diploma or equivalent will be an asset.
• Ability to wear respirator when required to meet safety guidelines due to noxious gas & dusty environment.
• Experience or knowledge of working with chemicals and toxic gases.
• Knowledge of process plant operations and compost operations.

Working Conditions

• Required to wear respirator while in the Plant.
• Works directly in Plant; required to climb ladders work at heights or in confined spaces, and be exposed to various industrial hazards such as but not limited to noise, fumes, chemicals, process gases, bloodborne and other pathogens
• Exposed to Compressed/flammable gas, mobile equipment, moving equipment, rotating equipment and electrical hazards.

Hours Of Work

Regular hours of work for the HSADF Operator (OPF) is based on a 40 hour work week. These hours may include evenings, nights, and weekends. A 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks are provided for each shift. Hours of work reflect operational and business needs and will be provided with a notice of work times in accordance with the Alberta Employment Standards code. Incumbent is required to perform On-Call Duties as scheduled and may be required to work pre-authorized overtime.

Additional Information

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us!

• Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
• Acting today to create tomorrow's world;

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.