Edmonton - Transload Operator - Asphalt

Savage is hiring Asphalt Terminal Operators for our Saskatoon, SK location. Are you looking for a Company that values you for the work you do? Our Operators/Transloadcome to Savage for the challenge, growth and focus on safety, but they stay because of the outstanding culture that exists here. Our company was founded on processing and transporting materials for our Customers. We understand and respect our Team Members as the lifeblood of what we do. Team Members are encouraged to find a better way and are enabled to“Do things they never dreamed possible”.

Here are the Benefits of working here at Savage:

• We provide Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP with match
• A shift that allows for work life balance
• Due to the nature of the business, some positions are seasonal (April thru November)

Position Overview

The successful Operator will safely assist our team in off-loading /loading trucks and railcars with hot asphalt

Help ensure safe and efficient operation of the asphalt terminal, while using controlled blending systems to produce a quality asphalt product.

Here is what you will be doing

• Learning /operating/ and becoming proficient in all aspects of the Asphalt Terminal
• Handle multiple responsibilities including customer service, monitor efficiencies, scaling, ticketing and assisting in asphalt orders
• Perform rail switching, operate the car mover (Yorkton)
• Load/unload trucks /railcars with hot asphalt product
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all systems within the Asphalt Terminal
• General Maintenance ("bolt on –bolt off")as well as cleaning, housekeeping and snow removal
• Look to expand the role into blending, quality control and technical understanding of different mix designs and aggregates
• Handle problems as they arise and initiate steps to resolve
• Commit to Safe work practicesthrough situational awareness, following standard operating procedures, receiving constructive criticism and watching out for the health and wellness of others
• Partner with the maintenance team to ensure the facility operates smooth

This is what we need from you

• A sound understanding or aptitude to learn the loading/unloading of asphalt
• Process experience in a plant setting is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Safe Work Permits and LOTO of systems and sub systems
• Understanding of P&ID’s and basic flows an asset
• Understands, or willing to learn, railroad operations and safety
• Mechanically inclined
• Basic computer skills
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to working safely at all times including a commitment to the policies and procedures of the operation
• Positive attitude and a good team member
• Seek out and implement continuous improvement ideas
• Must clear a criminal background check
• Must be able to attend and pass all tests associated with job related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to:WHMIS, TDG, and other site-specific required training
• Willing to reliably fulfill and follow the proposed work schedule
• A high school diploma
• Experience in the petrochemical field or other industrial environment an asset
• Rail switching experience an asset
• 5th or 4th class power engineering an asset
• Railcar Mover operation experience is an asset
• Willing to work outside for long periods of time in all weather conditions

Here are some of the physical requirements of this role

• Comfortable and able to work at heights
• Able to swing a 10-lb sledge hammer
• Walk 2 kilometers per day on uneven terrain, etc.