Water Treatment Operator

With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is a company that has grown along with Canada and its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Water Treatment Operator

Reports to: Area Manager

Job Type: Perm anent

Location: Nanticoke , ON

Salary Range: $88,000-$120,000

About the role

Safety is the Core Value of Stelco and the individual will make Safety the #1 priority in the execution of all work activities, including monitoring contractor/vendor safety in support of work efforts. This role is for an existing vacancy.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive Benefit Wellness Package /

- Cost of Living Allowance & Shift Premiums paid out hourly starting Day 1

- Guaranteed wage increases in each year of the collective agreement

- Competitive vacation entitlements and minimum 20% premium paid on vacation hours

- Productivity payment plan and/ or profit sharing plan based on Company performance and key goals

- Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan (RRSP) with no employee contribution required

- Employee and Family Assistance Program available

- All Personal Protective Equipment, tools, and job training provided at no cost

Responsibilities

- The ability to exercise judgment and gain experience to operate or support the operation of a production process

- The ability to use considerable judgment to control and understand various processes, and the care and dexterity to operate equipment to move products, materials, and equipment

- Working with the ability to exercise a high degree of care and attention for the materials, products, and equipment to protect and maintain the various facilities

- The ability to understand, plan, and maintain the efficient flow of materials and production, including the ability and fitness to perform all physical duties of the required functions to maintain an acceptable level of productivity in a primary production environment

Job Qualifications

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related discipline

- Relevant water treatment operator training and experience would be a strong asset

- 4th Class Operating Engineer Certificate would be an asset

- Minimum of 2 years of work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Job Skills and Knowledge

- Good knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes to operate the facilities

- Analytical, problem-solving, planning, and scheduling skills required to effectively inspect, operate , and monitor the facilities processes and equipment

- Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance; take samples, interpret results, and make process control adjustments to resolve operating issues

- Good oral and written communication skills to liaise with a variety of people including coworkers, clients, suppliers, while keeping accurate logs and writing reports

- Knowledge of basic mathematics and chemistry to make calculations for chemical and operating processes

- Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, blueprints, and other technical specifications; use and storage of industrial chemicals

- Familiarity with computers, including monitoring and operating systems

- Ability to work in a team environment, take initiative and perform manual labour when required

Work Environment

- The job is within a heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the facility. Depending on the area you work in, the environmental conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, dusty, wet or noisy

- Safety is our highest priority, and safety procedures and guidelines must be adhered to at all times . This includes wearing personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirators, flame retardant clothing and safety shoes with metatarsal protection at all times during a work shift

- Employees work in a unionized, highly industrial setting

- Our facility operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year with varying hours of work including 8 and 12 hour rotating shifts

- This means that you may be required to work different days of the week each time you rotate shifts. In other words, you may be required to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

- The position requires you to work overtime as needed

- Punctuality and attendance is extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team environment

- A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required to work at this facility

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Among other tools and resources, we use AI-based tools to assist us in screening applicants for interviews for this position.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply .

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