Operator - Cdn

**Job Description**:
**Scope of the Position**

This position is responsible for manufacturing sulphur based chemicals and loading chemicals for transport into trailers and rail cars. Due to the hazardous nature of the chemicals being handled (corrosives and toxic inhalation hazards), this position requires an extremely safety conscientious individual.

**Position**: Operator

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**Shift**:Monday to Friday - 40 hours - rotating shifts
- overtime

**Key Responsibilities**
- Control and monitor plant equipment for the purposes of manufacturing and transferring chemicals. Measure, mix and add chemicals to reactors. Observes pressures, temperatures, levels, and flows and make operational adjustments as necessary.
- Perform quality tests on chemical samples.
- Carry out Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) activities in compliance with regulations.
- Perform pre-loading and post-loading inspections and checks.
- Participate in industrial railway operations: load and unload rail cars, move rail cars on site.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance and reinstate after maintenance is complete.
- Participate in field level risk assessments and issue maintenance safe work permits.
- Participate in energy isolation lock-out tag-out (LOTO) activities.
- Carry out in-scope maintenance operations.
- Maintain a neat, clean, orderly work area. Participate in plant housekeeping activities.
- Ensure records are accurately maintained and that procedures are followed.
- Safely operate a forklift and wheel loader.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**What You Need To Be Successful**
- Must have initiative, the ability to work with minimum supervision, be highly motivated, energetic, and enjoy learning and working as part of a team.
- Positive attitude towards safety, wearing correct PPE, and following procedures.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, & Excel).
- Strong math skills and basic understanding of chemistry.
- Strong mechanical aptitude. Experience working with plant equipment including pumps, electric motors, actuators, valves, instrumentation etc. preferred.
- Basic understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) preferred.
- Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) experience preferred
- Forklift training and experience preferred
- First aid certification preferred.

**Reports to**: Plant Manager

**CHEMTRADE** is a publically traded (TSX: CHE.UN) chemical manufacturing and handling company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with 65+ locations across North America and Brazil. Chemtrade provides industrial chemicals and services to our customers in three main business segments; Sulphur & Performance Chemicals, Water Solutions and Electrochemicals. Chemtrade is a reliable industry partner to the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment and Food & Beverage industries. We are also the largest producer of high purity sulphuric acid for the semiconductor industry in North America. Chemtrade is committed to the codes and ethics of Responsible Care 14001.

Chemtrade is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will, where possible, provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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