Operator, Maintenance/Utility

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

  What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

  • 10 days paid time off
  • 5 sick days
  • 10 Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
  • RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)
  • Career growth and promotional opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform all plant operational duties, predictive/preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment. This may involve exposure to varying climatic conditions, exposure to traces of treatment chemicals, sludge, water and wastewater.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize operations

2. Understanding of safety, environmental, and industry standards to ensure compliance

3. Undertake inspections and evaluate process equipment performance to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with established procedures.

4. Complete repairs as needed/as directed by Facilities manager

5. Collect, maintain, transport samples and carry out various tests as required

6. Maintain logs and records pertaining to equipment performance and conditions in accordance with established procedures.

7. Perform housekeeping/janitorial duties.

8. Undertake all assigned duties in a safe and professional manner, complying with established safety procedures and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHIMS and all other applicable legislation.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned, which are related to Synagro Windsor operations and contract.

10. Assist facility personnel in a variety of duties as required.

11. Load and transport sludge from Windsor sewage plants or WBPF site to assigned destination.

12. Transport/unload/load tractor trailers on the WBPF site.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Clean drivers abstract with A/Z endorsement
3. Experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
4. Strong Emphasis on safety
5. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
6. Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment
7. Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision
8. Excellent sense of urgency, work ethic and attendance record
9. Able to sit, walk, stand, and/or drive for extended periods of time
10. Able to work extended hours
11. Able to work 8–12-hour shifts in a 24-hour 6-day/week schedule including holidays
12. Lift up to 50lbs
13. Able to read, write and speak English effectively
14. A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work within Canada
15. Ensure ongoing assessment of operating equipment during production and adjust as needed during operations
16. Complete repairs as needed/as directed by Facilities manager
17. Ability to analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize operations
18. Understanding of safety, environmental, and industry standards to ensure compliance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. Minimum high school diploma required, additional training in a process, chemical or mechanical program considered an asset
2. Operating years' experience considered an asset and counted towards seniority
3. Biosolids knowledge preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins
2. Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating and uneven surfaces utilizing ladders when necessary
3. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Lifting up to 25 kgs.
4. Ability to access confined spaces for general cleaning and inspections
5. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
6. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
7. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids

Synagro is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you are contacted with an opportunity for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure your accessibility needs are met throughout this process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.