Process Operator

Basic Function

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), a HF Sinclair business, located in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Process Operator. Reporting to the Area Team Leader, the Process Operator in the Phoenix/White Oils department is responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operations of the units.

Job Duties

• Maintain effective communications (i.e. shift change, intra-shift team)
• Draw samples as scheduled and test as required
• Perform routine operating tasks (monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, etc.)
• Transfer chemicals to addition tanks. Monitor and adjust injection rates
• Report data to be logged to Board Operator
• Monitor operating areas for abnormal conditions, (i.e. mechanical or process related)
• Perform equipment care and maintenance as required
• Perform routine running maintenance
• Perform basic troubleshooting
• Assist with major equipment switches
• Perform housekeeping and operational maintenance as assigned by the Shift Team Lead
• Perform maintenance activities as required
• Train in all aspects of emergency responsiveness, including fire-fighting, and responding when necessary
• Progress through the PBP Production Technician levels as per CBA
• Attend/participate in shift team meetings
• Maintain current knowledge of ongoing operational/equipment status, through effective shift change communications, shift logs, etc.
• Add entries to “outside” shift log
• Record units process readings and test results
• Prepare and issue cold work permits as required (if qualified)
• Update/review/validate procedures
• Other duties as required

Experience

• Completion of required educational program
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment is preferred

Education Level

• Chemical or Process Technology diploma
• Minimum Fourth-Class Stationary Engineering certification

Required Skills

• Demonstrated safety-consciousness.
• Must have the physical capabilities to safely perform all essential aspects/responsibilities of an operator’s position, including effective emergency response
• Demonstrated problem-solving/analytical skills
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter with a willingness to become an integral part of a process Shift Team that functions in a dynamic environment
• As a condition of continued employment, the successful applicant must progress through the PBP Technician levels as per the CBA and achieve certification as a Second-Class Stationary Engineer
• DZ class license would be an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• DZ class license would be preferred

Work Conditions

• Lubricants manufacturing requires a continuous operation of 24 hours/day; 7 days/week
• Successful applicant will work a rotating 12-hour schedule and overtime, as required. Schedule composed of 2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts with four days off before next scheduled day shift
• Working hours for this team are between 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This position is part of the Emergency (Fire) Response team and would be actively involved in any emergencies
• As a condition of continued employment, the successful applicant must progress through the Progression Based Program Technician levels as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Starting hourly rate is $43.00 as per the CBA