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Waste Connections Operator - TEST in Grovedale, Alberta

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. 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 successfully perform the tasks and responsibilities of this role.

We are currently looking for an Operator at our South Wapiti TRD facility approximately 22km south of Grande Prairie. This position will be shift work, working 7 days on, 7 days off consisting of 12 hour shifts. These rotations include dayshifts and nightshifts, hours being 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. This position does not provide camp/accommodations or transportation.

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 Intelex items are entered in a timely manner)

  • Responsible for truck unloading, oil emulsion, 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 (drug & alcohol)

  • Special training in boiler, treater, shaker/centrifuge, pumps (all) and loader will be considered

  • Yellow iron training (loader, rock truck, skid steer, tractor)

  • Valid and current safety tickets

  • 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

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