Production-Union - Process Operator

Production-Union Process Operator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 4050 Wanuskewin Road, Saskatoon

Hours: 12-hour shift (every other weekend off)

Salary: $51.85/hr

Get To Know Us

ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision(What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission(What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values(The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First -We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive -We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Process Operator to join our Production team Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Process Operator operates and controls equipment within the Chloralkali Manufacturing plant. Production Operators are responsible for monitoring and adjusting equipment operation to produce high-quality products in a safe and environmentally friendly way. This is a unionized position.

The Role:

• Operates and monitors plant brine supply and treatment systems as well as environmental processes and equipment.
• For all equipment and processes operated, takes corrective action when necessary to maintain operation within acceptable operating limits, as described in the operations procedures and the process controls manual.
• Regulates, observes, and records, flows, temperatures, levels, pressures, etc. pertaining to operations.
• Prepares equipment for inspection or repairs by isolating, draining, degassing, and testing equipment for chemicals or flammable gasses and preparing work permits and lockouts before releasing for maintenance.
• Detects, analyzes, and takes necessary corrective measure to correct process variation of equipment or instrument malfunction.
• Tests alarms, automatic and manual controls for proper operation.
• Works cooperatively within a team environment.

The Person:

• Education: High School degree or above (Technical College) required.
• Preference given to candidates who hold a Power Engineering ticket and/or have previous experience in an industrial or chemical environment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing in industries such as chemical, pulp and paper, and food processing.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Effective written and oral skills, excellent troubleshooting skills, and basic computer knowledge.

Renumeration:

• The rate of pay for this unionized position starts at $51.85 per hour. The successful applicant will receive 90% of this rate for the probationary period of 120 days.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you'll love about us

Competitive Benefits:

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This opening is for an existing vacancy

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