Auxiliary Operator

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

Reworld offers competitive salary, benefits and advancement opportunities

This is a **12-month contract position** with the **potential for long-term or permanent employment** based on performance and business needs

Hourly rate: $37.54 CAD

Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor the AO will monitor, adjust, correct, record, log and control the operation of Energy from Waste Facility. AO duties will also include preforming tests on water treatment samples, monitor and control the operation of the Turbo Generation equipment and steam distribution systems, communicate changes required to the Control Room Operators, Crane and Utility Operators. The AO shall conduct periodic Field Rounds of operating equipment in the Boiler Building, the Air Pollution Control Area, the Residue Handling Area and the Fire Water Pump House. The AO will periodically be required to operate the Pit Cranes that feed fuel to the boilers.

Position Requirements: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Auxiliary Operator (A.O.) at Reworld Durham York Facility will monitor and control the plant in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

The A.O. will operate the Facilities Water Treatment. Boilers and Combustion Control, Steam Distribution, Turbo Power Generation, Standby Fire Pumps and Fire System, Plant Air Compressions and plant Air Distribution, A.P.C. System and Ash handling through the use of the plant control systems. The A.O. will also perform preventative maintenance in the Facility.

The A.O. will assist in maintaining a detailed operating log of the Facilities operations as well as make Work Request Entry’s in the Facilities CMMS system.

The A.O. will keep the Shift supervisor and Control Room Operator abreast of any operating condition that may affect the safety of staff and visitors and the environment.

The A.O. will be called upon to provide training for trainees.

Other duties include:

- Starts up, operates, inspects, adjusts set points, and shuts down station auxiliary systems including, but not limited to: additive feed and prep systems, atomizer, Baghouse, and ambient air reheater, as applicable.
- Operates pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, mixers and computer systems, as appropriate and applicable, associated with station auxiliary systems.
- Monitors operation of station auxiliary system components including pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, conveyors and mixers as appropriate and applicable.
- Reads logs and interprets meters, gauges, recorders and annunciators to determine scrubber/Baghouse operating conditions; takes action within prescribed normal, abnormal and emergency station operating procedures.
- Monitors quality of flue gas, condensate, and feedwater and boiler water as applicable and appropriate.
- Performs various sampling, laboratory analysis and waste water treatment as assigned.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on systems and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
- Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
- Complies with all health and safety policies, procedure, practices and regulations.

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES: This person must be able to communicate freely with a wide range of people including Reworld employees, our client and guests to the Facility. The A.O. will receive functional direction from the Control Room Operator.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to monitor several conditions at the same time and stay informed through the control systems of the impact each process variable contributes to the overall operation.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent injury to personnel, environment non-compliance, and equipment damage during emergencies or unusual situations. Ability to mentor employees, and