Asphalt Plant Operator

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Asphalt Plant Operator

Requisition ID: 10263

Location:

Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6

Pay Type: Hourly

Wage Range: $29.15 to $44.85 per hour

Travel Requirement: <10%

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and run the asphalt plant
• Offload hot asphalt oil
• Run mixing operations on the plant and ensure material quality and compliance with specifications
• Perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment and plants including keeping accurate and thorough records of plant performance and production
• Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including scaling, ticketing, and assisting in asphalt orders
• Adhere to all company safety and environmental practices and policies
• Communicate and promote safety, compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with Company standards
• Contribute toward the overall success of the safety program by following set rules procedures and practices
• Identify and report workplace hazards and make positive suggestions for their elimination or control
• Perform duties in the safest manner and wear prescribed Required PPE at all times
• Collaborate with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner
• Monitor operational effectiveness through analysis of Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
• Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal and reports
• Contain all spills promptly and notify appropriate authorities immediately, adhering to established written procedures
• Seek out and implement Best Practices
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of expereince in operating and running an Asphalt plant, ideally Astec
• Previous heavy machinery / equipment experience
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office applications
• Team player with effective communication skills
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities
• Possesses a good safety mindset.Must be capable of heavy lifting, bending and twisting as the role requires considerable physical activity
• Must be available for weekend work, night shifts, and overtime, with the ability to work in various climate conditions
  
  
  

Wage Range: $29.15 to $44.85 per hour

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, will be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.