Plant Operator - North Vancouver, Canada - Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we're committed to shaping a

greener,

smarter and

healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,

safety comes first,

collaboration matters and

diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually

make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:

Reporting to the plant Foreman, the Plant Operator - Lead Hand will oversee daily operations at the Mitchell Island Asphalt Plant.

Operations will include ensuring safe work is performed safely, regular maintenance is completed timely, building and maintaining a strong customer base and looking for opportunities improving the productivity and efficiency of operations.

The incumbent should be familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures of hot mix asphalt production and lay down.

Responsibilities:

Operations:

Under the Foreman, supervise and schedule a crew of 4
Communicate with customers, field crews, aggregate sales, quality control and vendors to facilitate a safe and efficient workspace
Complete regular maintenance as directed in a timely manner. Communicate plant issues to the Foreman and develop corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor subcontractor's performance and ensure compliance
Assist in planning for repairs / planned downtime
Maintain high quality customer service
Enforce organizational standards
Maintain records
Training
Coordinate with Quality Control Supervisor regarding mix designs, production requirements
Measuring and tracking inventories.

Health and Safety & Environment:

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments. A steward for safety
Conduct daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings with and inspections with crews.
Ensure FLRA's and permits are reviewed for compliance. Communicate and document deficiencies and corrective actions.

Dimensions:

Tonnes per year

Qualifications:
The incumbent will have sound knowledge of asphalt production and processes. They will be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment associated with asphalt plants. They will have a strong mechanical background and have experience with computers.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Postsecondary degree, diploma, trade certificate, etc. preferred.

Experience & Skill Set:

Basic computer knowledge
Composed and approachable. Effective communicator. Organized and patient.
Mechanical background
Welding and cutting
Innovative
Customer Focus
Strong interpersonal skills
Safety focused
Able to delegate and manage people

_ As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are

passionate, driven by

curiosity and keen to

grow,

learn, develop and

thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.