Environmental Wastewater Operator and Maintenance

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

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Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the Class 1 Wastewater Operator and Maintenance role will lead and support Wastewater and Scrubber operations and maintenance, including decanting system, while following all site Health, Safety & Environmental policies and initiatives.

**WE OFFER**:

- Starting at $28.20/hr. upon completed of Class one WW exam $30.20/hr
- Overtime after 80 hours
- **Company paid** benefits Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
- Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

**POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Operate, maintain, repair EQ/DAF wastewater treatment system, including chemical dosing system, to minimize effluent turbidities
- Operate, maintain, repair used cooking oil (UCO) steam decant vessels and centrifuge
- Provide vacation/sick time coverage (12-hr shifts) for Wastewater Operators (day, night, weekends)
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM's) of facility Scrubbers and Venturis using Environmental Maintenance Checklist
- Perform weekly scrubber air testing and calibrations during the summer months and occasional checks during the winter months.
- Forklift training and experience is an asset.
- Work closely and maintain good working relationship with the maintenance and engineering team with regards to PM's and repairs.
- Assist with the development and monitoring of environmental equipment PM program using Maintenance Connect
- Support environmental health and safety initiatives through hazard reporting
- Assist in preventative maintenance of wastewater and decanting equipment, including various circulating pumps and chemical dosing pumps.
- Weekly inventory counts
- Scrubber operations data entry
- Monitor scrubber packing Assist the Environmental Supervisor in scheduling packing changes for packed bed scrubbers. Lead and help execute packing change out.
- Assist Shift Supervisors/ production staff in plant troubleshooting as
- Assist in plant 5S
- Assist with the development and maintenance of wastewater, scrubber, venturi, decanting operation SOP's.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Class 1 WWTP Certification is an asset or able to complete the certification course within 6 months of hire date
- Able to lead team and handle a fast paced environment
- 2 to 3 years manufacturing experience with Rendering experience is an asset
- Self-starter and strong team player.
- Self-motivated and capable of delivering outcomes with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Must have the ability to lift, push and pull between 10 to 40 pounds

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary**: $28.20-$30.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person