Asphalt Plant Operator - Prince Rupert, Canada - Colas

Colas

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Prince Rupert, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Subsidiary:
Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction Ltd. is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities.

In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions.

More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you

The Plant Operator is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the asphalt plant, ensuring all safety and environmental regulations, policies and procedures are followed.

The Plant Operator additionally ensures all preventative maintenance, housekeeping and repairs to the plant are completed on schedule, with mínimal down time.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant, using button controls and computer controlled blending systems to produce quality asphalt product.
Demonstrate specific and technical understanding of different mix designs, aggregates, AC oils and test results.
Perform maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on equipment and electrical components of plants without compromising worker safety, the environment, or the quality of the asphalt product.
Communicate with workers on and off the plant site on topics, including the operating efficiency of the plant, asphalt order quantities, and technical and mechanical issues.
Coordinate, communicate and work with Quality Control to ensure quality asphalt product.
Perform daily walk around inspections of the plant site, noting and addressing any issues.
Demonstrate an ability to plan ahead, adjusting start times and loading times to ensure both timeliness and efficiency in the production process.
Communicate with Paving Foreman and Superintendent to ensure production level are being met and to determine next day quantities
Keep track of outgoing trucks and asphalt production numbers and statistics.
Collect paperwork from scale house and compare haul tickets to aggregate totalizer numbers and oil computer.
Completed daily records and plant reports, based on quantities of aggregates and AC usage.
Clean out plant when asphalt quantity has been met for the day.
Order asphalt oil, burner fuel and aggregates, according to job quantities and demands.
Perform and oversee the setup and takedown of portable asphalt plants.
Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics.
Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Certifications

High-School Diploma or G.E.D Preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Plant Operator Required
Minimum 2 years of experience doing maintenance and repair of asphalt equipment
Valid class 5 driver's license and clean current drivers abstract

Technical Skills

Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of mechanical components and moving parts.
Specific and technical understanding of different mix designs, aggregates AC oils and test results.
Understand how to safely and appropriately operate skid steers and loaders.

Working Conditions

Travel as required.
Overtime as required.
Use of personal protection equipment is required.
Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
Must comply with all company policies.
Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The wages and benefits for this position is based on the Northern Interior Road Building Paving Addendum Memorandum of Agreement with OEU115.

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