Reporting to the Project Engineer, the Lead Operator has an “all-round” operator role, capable of operating and managing all unit operations in High Temperature Metal Recovery (HTMR). You will gain hands-on experience producing a zinc oxide product in GFL's Hamilton manufacturing plant. You will become familiar with health and safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment, developing an ability to operate all HTMR equipment and machinery. You are responsible for managing shift workers, safety oversight & disciplinary action; housekeeping; operational control policies; productivity, quality of work & utilization audits; environmental compliance monitoring; adhering to Collective Agreement terms. Key Accountabilities · Operate, troubleshoot and authorize and direct the safe and reliable operation of the HTMR process under normal and abnormal conditions on a 24/7 basis. · Operate equipment, machinery and accessories through process control systems · Monitor, control, and record all activities of the process. · Report on the team’s shift activities and observations, safety meetings and production level. · Maintain the HTMR process as designed/planned whenever possible. · Conduct inspection rounds to ensure that the equipment is working properly. · Prioritizes and reports deficiencies of all equipment including data collection and communication systems and conduct follow-up as required. · Assist in establishing all production related goals, objectives, and targets. · Communicate and assist collecting samples and work closely with quality control · Responsible to manage shift manpower needs to maintain productivity, quality control and meet shift requirements. · Ensure all safety concerns and accidents are investigated promptly. · Ensure that environmental policies and procedures are understood, and issues/incidents are investigated and addressed promptly. · Data review and analysis of production, reporting results to Production Team · Responsible for Shift workers to perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable Education/Experience · 3-Year College Diploma in a mechanical/electrical discipline or equivalent · Chemical process knowledge an asset · Valid class G driver’s license · Requires a minimum of 5-10 years of related operating experience · Proficient in computerized control panel/Human Machine Interface (HMI) and personal computer applications including Microsoft Office software a benefit. · Required ability to read, interpret and utilize technical prints and schematics Skills/Abilities/Competencies · Required ability to perform alone or as part of a team with no direct supervision. · To make decisions quickly and decisively during periods of high activity. · Good written and verbal communication skills to deal with co-workers and other authorities · Proficient in maintaining operational logs, writing simple reports including deficiency and follow-up Working Schedule/Conditions · Operation is a 24/7 basis shift structure. Ability to support on nights and weekends, · This position is primarily performed inside an industrial processing building and control room. May be exposed to environmental conditions such as: hot, cold, dirt, dust, wet or noise · You must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team environment · You must be able to communicate in English both verbally and electronically This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required medical, physical and drug testing. #GFLTALENT We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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