Refinery Operator (Power Engineer)

Summary

GFL Environmental is focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and maximizing value from industrial waste with customers in a broad range of industry sectors. At the North Vancouver Refinery, we specialize specifically in oil recycling.

Reporting to the Operation Supervisor, the Operator is accountable for day-to-day operations of process units and its ancillaries at North Vancouver Oil Refinery.

This is a unionized position. The work schedule for the first six months will be 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. The schedule will then transition to a rotating schedule, 2 days then 2 nights, then 5 days off. Hours of work will be 7:00am to 7:00pm (days) and 7:00pm to 7:00am (nights).

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all units are operated to GFL standards and in accordance with all government regulations.

• Operate, monitor and control process levels, temperatures, pressures and flows for applicable utilities, processes and systems in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ensure that the required documentation is legible, accurate and completed on a timely basis.

• Use technical expertise to assist process operations in the optimization of all units and equipment.

• Identify and recommend improvements to processes and systems.

• Perform emergency operation activities as needed.

• Regularly attend safety meetings, identify any safety concerns to the supervisor, report all incidents and assist in investigations.

• Perform mechanical and or equipment maintenance as required and/or assigned.

• Maintain safe and clean equipment and general work area.

• Train on unfamiliar processes and equipment, within established guidelines and procedures, as required.

• Acquire and maintain adequate certification as required.

• Provide guidance, direction and technical expertise to less experienced operators.

• Other duties as required. 

Experience, Qualifications & Education

• A minimum of 3 years petroleum refinery related experience.

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License. 

• A strong understanding of oil distillation and / or hydrotreating.

• Must be a current holder of BC or Inter-provincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate.

• Able to work various shifts as shifts can rotate, have extended and overtime hours. The refinery operates 24/7.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Ability to perform physical and labour-intensive tasks.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a required drug and alcohol testing.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.