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Primary Plant Operator

Requisition ID:  11075
Location: 

Coldwater, ON, CA, L0K 1E0

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.

Objective & Overview
As a member of the Coldwater site team, the Primary Plant Operator position will execute the daily tasks of maintaining and operating an aggregate processing plant in accordance with Lafarge’s best practices and policies as well as perform all administration related to the equipment’s operation.

 

Responsibilities

  1. Operations: Daily operations of a stationary crushing plant. Meeting safety and production targets
  2. Safety: Promote safety culture through engagement with employees, Joint Health and Safety Coordinators, subcontractors and suppliers, implementation and maintenance of local and regional initiatives with an objective of “zero” safety incidents. Promotes safety policies, processes and review procedures to ensure that site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines. Ensure that the plant and surrounding site is kept safe, presentable, and functional.
  3. Equipment: Ensure assigned equipment is operated to original equipment manufacturer guidelines and industry best practices. 
  4. Plant Maintenance:Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections regarding preventative maintenance actions are scheduled and completed. 
  5. Other:Perform other duties as assigned to assist in the efficient operation of the plant and site.

 

This position is for Afternoon shift (Approximately 11:00 am to 10 pm) Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday’s. 


Relationship with Others

  • Reports to the Plant Foreman
  • This position requires extensive liaison with the mobile equipment operators, and wash plant operators.

 

Specific Accountabilities:

Surface mining 
 
Qualification Profile


Education & Work Experience:

  • Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Industrial plant operation experience an asset
  • Heavy equipment operation experience an asset

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • First aid, WHMIS, Surface Miner training, confined space training, working-at-heights training
  • Specific mobile equipment training
  • Mechanical aptitude / extensive manual labor tasks
  • Computer literacy an asset

 

We thank you for your interest. Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy, and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.


Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 
 

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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