Production Operator, Process - Bethune, Canada - K+S Potash Canada

K+S Potash Canada

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Bethune, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) is part of the K+S Group, with headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; a solution potash mine and production facility located near Moose Jaw and Regina, Saskatchewan; and a potash handling and storage facility operated in partnership with Pacific Coast Terminals in Port Moody, British Columbia.

We acknowledge that our Saskatchewan offices and facilities are located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 land. These are the territories of the Cree, Salteaux and Sioux, and the homeland of the Métis people.

Our Port Moody operation is located on the land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Kwikwetlam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations.

Our organization is committed to having long lasting and deeply rooted relationships with Indigenous people and communities, and is proud to provide job and business opportunities for local people and businesses.

Production Operator, Process:

Your Responsibilities:

The Production Operator is part of the production team responsible for the safe operation of the Production Area Equipment. KSPC is looking for individuals who are interested in immediate positions as well as future opportunities.

The KSPC Operations Progression Program is a learning and development program that provides the opportunity to progress through all Production Process Areas, which will allow enhanced knowledge and skills to excel as a Production Operator.

Monitor standard operating conditions such as field alarms, setpoint adjustments, operating parameters and adjust to ensure stable operation
Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations
Troubleshoot and analyze process upset conditions to optimize production
Input operational information into shift logs and enter maintenance notifications into SAP system to initiate repairs
Perform preventative and maintenance measures on process equipment
Communicate with other Process Operators and Shift Supervisors to safely start up and shutdown process equipment
Communicate with other process areas to ensure stable operation and report process upset conditions
Perform routine checks on equipment
Isolate and Lock Out process equipment for maintenance work and safe return of equipment to service
Perform area cleanup as required to maintain high housekeeping standards and limit maintenance and reliability tasks in the area as required
Input operational information into shift logs
Review and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, Lock Out Lists, and Commissioning Procedures for area
Area sampling with samples taken to the lab to ensure process is within operating parameters and production of quality product
Responsible for personal safety along with coworkers, reporting of safety and environmental incidents, continual improvement for safe and environmentally responsible product

Process Areas
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Dry Process / Loadout*

This includes bulk solids transportation equipment (belts, drags, bucket elevators, etc.), compactors, crushers, screens, treatment systems, warehouses, weigh system and all rail yard equipment and assets.

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Wet Process (Wet End)*

This includes a 5stage cooling DTB type crystallizer type system, liquid and slurry pumping systems, centrifuges, cyclones, leaching, KCL 99 production, rotary dryer / combustion system / bag house, thickener, heat exchanges, barometric condensers, reclaim dredges.

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Wellfield *

This includes multiple locations within the wellfield equipped with a 5flow stream header for directing flows, blanket fluid pumps, tank farms or separation ponds, wellhead equipment, downhole equipment and consistently working alongside service rigs and wireline trucks.

You:

K+S Potash Canada recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
3+ years' operating in a process facility
Potash or solution mining experience considered an asset
Ability to read/write and comprehend technical instructions and documents including technical reports and procedures
Demonstrates flexibility in uncertain situations and adapts well to change
Mitigates risks within work area
Demonstrates the ability to analyze and resolve work issues that arise
Display the ability to synthesize data and draw conclusions
Demonstrates logic and sound reasoning in solving routine issues
Evaluates options and chooses the best course of action in making decisions
Demonstrates working knowledge of Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
Ensures that employees follow and meet health, safety and security procedures
Demonstrates effective analytical and problemsolving skills to accurately identify and resolve safety and service issues
Experience with MS Office, SAP or other CMMS
Selfmotivated and team focused
Must be authorized to legally work in Canada
Must hold a valid class 5 drivers licence