Job Description

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 10 Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire) Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire) Career growth and promotional opportunities Tuition Reimbursement




POSITION SUMMARY:



An Operator requires familiarity with equipment, procedures, products and the risk and safety issues associated with the job and environment. The individual identifies deficiencies and recommends or performs corrections to assets and procedures to meet performance standards. With increasing experience, the role involves more complex tasks combined with higher levels of decision making and may involve providing guidance and leadership to more junior colleagues.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES



Performs tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager in a timely and professional manner and displays a maturity to work with minimal supervision

With increasing experience provides technical guidance and solutions to processing or maintenance decisions

Takes ownership of their actions and pride in the facility through excellent housekeeping and a focus on quality

Functions as part of a team and works well with others

Regularly attends safety meetings and ensures incidents are reported


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES



Experience working in an operating role, preferably in residuals management, waste water treatment, or relevant industry

Able to effectively and accurately complete daily reports, maintenance work orders, incident reports, and other documentation using various software applications

Experience working with any of the following; thermal dryers, anaerobic digestors, centrifuges, gravity belt thickeners or water treatment laboratory equipment considered an asset.

Demonstrates successful troubleshooting techniques or repair estimates on equipment, and shows insight into the root cause of problems to generate solutions

Ability to capture accurate and consistent product samples and perform preliminary laboratory analysis

Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, instruction sheets, technical data, work orders and mechanical drawings in English


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE



Minimum high school diploma required, additional training in a process, chemical or mechanical program considered an asset

Operating years' experience considered an asset and counted towards seniority

Biosolids knowledge preferred


WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS



Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins

Ability to move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating and uneven surfaces utilizing ladders when necessary

Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Lifting up to 25 kgs.

Ability to access confined spaces for general cleaning and inspections

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

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

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.