Process Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Process Operator

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Process Operator is responsible for ensuring that his/her circuits are operated as per specified Key Input Variables while maintaining a safe working environment. This position entails the operation of a variety of metallurgical unit operations and ancillary equipment. The Plant Operator must possess sufficient mobility to be able to perform housekeeping and/or sampling and analysis duties in areas which may be awkward or difficult to reach. The operator must be physically able to use a variety of physical and chemical testing equipment. The operator must be able to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts and must be able to go up/down stairs multiple times per shift. This position requires the operator to work a variety of shift schedules including night shifts.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

·         Be a safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

·        Observe all applicable safety, quality, environmental and hygiene regulations

·        Identify potential safety hazards, take immediate action to correct the hazard and report the situation to supervisory personnel on site

·        General operation of assigned circuit. This may include but not limited to calculation and measurement of flow rates, startup/shutdown of circuit equipment, handling and mixing of reagents.

·        Monitor process parameters and respond to alarms

·        Review and analyze data to achieve process optimization through circuit adjustments

·        Maintain proper sample/testing documentation such as Chain of Custody, Certificate of Analysis, etc.

·        General housekeeping and minor maintenance duties

·        Communicate end of the day information regarding process changes and issues to Shift Supervisors and senior management.

Required Qualifications:

·        Minimum High School Diploma with operational experience, technical school diploma in a relevant field, or in a co-op engineering program

·        Previous plant experience in an operation role or in testing environment would be an asset

·        Ability to multi-task, have strong organizational skills, a motivated self-starter, and able to work well under pressure to get results

·        Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work well as a team player or individually

·        Must be able to communicate in both verbal and written form and be capable of maintaining neat and accurate records and logs of plant operation

·        Ability to learn additional processes

·        Flexible to work shifts (including night shifts)

·        Prior supervisory experience is considered an asset