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Plant Maintenance Lead Hand

Requisition ID:  10779
Location: 

Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7H7

Pay Type:  Hourly

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.

Overview:

The greater Calgary area ready-mix operation is in search of a motivated individual to join our team as plant maintenance lead hand, execute plant modification or improvement projects, service, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance. The position is a permanent full time hourly opportunity based out of Calgary.   

 

Responsibilities:

  • The selected candidate will be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others while working, adhering to all policies, procedures, and rules, and executing the role efficiently.

  • Perform the role using individual assets, experience, and knowledge while maintaining professionalism.

  • Use provided equipment and resources responsibly and ensure proper housekeeping of equipment and work areas.

  • Work with various levels of operational plant staff at different locations to monitor and document equipment repairs.

  • Collaborate with plant staff to complete repairs, service, modifications, projects, and maintenance.

  • Complete projects in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.

  • Be involved in daily plant operations as required.

  • Schedule work with the assistance of plant management.

  • Service, repair, replace, and install motors, gear reducers, drives, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor belts, screw conveyors, pumps, and wear components.

  • Service, repair, and operate boilers and steam generators.

  • Perform welding, fabrication, and repair on various components of the ready-mix production plant.

 

Relationships with Others:

  • Report to the Operations Support Manager, collaborating with management and plant staff to complete projects, repairs, maintenance, service, and troubleshoot plant operations.

  • Work with and/or lead subcontractors, ensuring they work safely.

  • Work closely with plant staff as part of the team.

  • Coordinate with suppliers and other resources to obtain parts and supplies.

Dimensions:

  • Report to GCA plant management and the operations support manager.

  • Work with 20 plant staff/co-workers, subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, welders, millwrights) as needed.

  • 350,000 + m3 of ready-mix production per year from 7 plants.

  • Fully equipped service truck provided with proper qualification.

Others: 

  • Full-time, hourly position with pension benefits.

  • Competitive wages, negotiable upon interview based on ability and potential. Union-based position.

 

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent ( referred ).

  • WCB welder certification, or 2nd year apprenticeship; Journeyperson certification would be an asset.

  • Active Class 5 driver’s license a minimum, drivers abstract is required upon offer of employment.

Experience & Skill Set:

  • Shop fabrication setting and experience an asset.

  • Individual must be safety orientated, motivated, efficient and able to work independently.

  • Current active safety tickets are an asset but not required.

  • Must be flexible on availability and wiliness to perform all required tasks.

  • Flexibility on availability is required.  Work schedule are not limited to common hours, the individual will be required to fill any daily vacancies in terms of plant operations.

  • A minimum of 2 years in an industrial field setting.

  • WCB certification, welder apprenticeship 2-4th year or journeyman ticket an asset. (required or preferred).

  • Millwright apprentice 2-3rd year, or journeyman ticket an asset.

  • Computer skills are required (Windows, google, excel)

  • Specific training for most specialized tasks is required.

Compensation:

  • Pension, dental, vision, HSA.

  • Competitive wages.

  • Paid training.

  • Travel (if required)

  • Boot allowance.

  • All PPE provided.

  • Referral programs.

  • Incentive programs.

  • Vacation pay.

  • Employee wellness programs.

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, may 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.

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