Centrifuge Operator - Alberta, Canada - KBL Environmental

KBL Environmental

Verified Company

Alberta, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Join the KBL Team

Are you ready to be part of Western Canada's leading environmental team? At KBL, we specialize in delivering inspired environmental solutions across Environmental Projects & Consulting Services, Waste Facilities, and Transportation.

As an emerging leader in the industry, we attribute our success to our exceptional team. Safety is our top priority, and we are guided by our core values of accountability, diligence, resourcefulness, and responsibility.

We are currently seeking to add a Centrifuge Operator to join our team. The Centrifuge Operator will work at various project sites across Western Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety

Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, hazard identification, near miss and incident reporting, procedures and safety analysis, and other attachments, tower sheets, etc.
Operates, monitors, and controls process levels, temperatures, pressures and flows for applicable processes and systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Ensures that required documentation is legible, accurate and completed on a timely basis daily.
Acquires and maintains all certifications as required (H2S Awareness, Mobile Equipment, Etc.).
Consistently upholds KBL's values and safety absolutes when representing the company.
This position requires the employee to be clean shaven daily for respirator use as needed.
Follow Preventative Maintenance Inspection Programs and complete related tasks.

Operation of machinery

Operate and maintain centrifuge systems and affiliated equipment.
Ensures that all equipment and systems are being operated to KBL's standards.
Comprehensive knowledge of executing dewatering methods in an efficient manner without compromising health, safety, environment and property.
Performs troubleshooting and repair activities as needed.
Performs mechanical and/or equipment maintenance as required and/or assigned.
Maintains safe and clean equipment and general work area.
Ability to perform physical tasks safely such as shoveling, moving equipment, housekeeping requirements.
Assist/lead team with rigging up and tearing out process (i.e. traverse and turfer cables, slurry piping, process hoses, set up of dewatering process, run power cables, servicing of engines, mobilizedemobilize and spotting of equipment, working with cranes and winch trucks, etc.)

Various Other Tasks & Expectations

General laboring at times, including but not limited to, digging, sweeping, monitoring, sampling and spotting for trucks.
Preventative maintenance and manual labor, which may include some instruction to others.
Must be willing to work day & night shifts, up to 12 hours in duration, along with the possibility of assigned oncall shifts and/or additional overtime when deemed necessary.
Drive a crew truck to and from site as required.
Occasionally assist with mentoring new employees.
Conduct daily pre& postoperational checks on equipment & document in equipment logs.
Clean, lubricate and fuel all equipment and general site housekeeping.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all incidents occurring on site to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

12 years of Dredging & Dewatering Experience (i.e settling ponds, pulp & paper, lime sludge, municipal, etc.)
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum valid Class 5 Driver's license.
Ability to operate Heavy Equipment with various attachments is an asset.
Experience working with Microsoft Office and other computer systems.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting a minimum of 55lbs, working in confined spaces, standing for an extended period of time, frequent use of ladders and working at heights.
Proficient with twoway radio communications.
Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and other troubleshooting knowledge is an asset.
Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat or cold depending on location.

Working Environment

Travelling across Western Canada to support a multitude of project sites.
Career opportunities we are a growing company
Professional development learn from the best in the industry
Competitive benefits package including all the basics plus Health Care Spending Account, Wellness Account and matching RRSP
Managers who are held accountable for employee engagement
Flexible working environment and hours
Comfortable and modern workspace and amenities
Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications

**We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.