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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 &amp; 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 Automation Engineer-in-Training is mainly responsible for:<ul><li>Automation Systems Support: Assisting the Senior Automation Engineer in maintaining, configuring, and upgrading automation systems that monitor and control plant equipment.</li><li>Electrical Maintenance Support: Assisting the electrical department to plan and execute electrical maintenance activities, as well as managing and updating electrical documentation.</li></ul>This role involves hands-on monitoring of in-plant equipment, conducting data analysis, and fostering strong working relationships with mechanical maintenance, process, and production teams.The successful candidate in the role should be registered as an EIT with EGBC or eligible for registration.Responsibilities:Automation:<ul><li>Support the improvement and maintenance of plant process control system which includes hardware and software components of PLCs, servers, HMI nodes, and networks</li><li>Update the inventory database for control system components</li><li>Update the control systems progression of the plant focusing on end of life hardware/software, security, user account management, and servers.</li><li>Monitor the performance and reliability of control system components.</li><li>Maintain and tune PID control loop as required</li><li>Perform regular backups of configuration and database files</li><li>Provide day-to-day IT support for business computers and systems</li><li>Actively participate in investigating short-term and chronic process, production and maintenance problems.</li><li>Provide automation solutions to support plant daily activities and short term projects&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze data from control system, data historian, quality, and interview employees to resolve day-to-day production, process &amp; maintenance incidents</li></ul>Electrical:<ul><li>Develop wiring drawings for new installations and modifications to existing equipment</li><li>Research, recommend, configure, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control devices</li><li>Maintain electrical drawings and database</li><li>Assist in planning weekly work orders for electricians&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and maintain maintenance plans for preventative electrical maintenance activities&nbsp;</li><li>Develop safe work procedures for task specific electrical maintenance activities</li><li>Assist electricians in troubleshooting day-to-day problems&nbsp;</li></ul>Projects:<ul><li>Become a key member of the electrical and automation portion for the construction and implementation team for new projects</li><li>Take ownership of the automation and electrical portion of plant projects</li></ul>Safety:<ul><li>Proactively adhere to and promote safety standards.</li><li>Stay informed about the Group's Health and Safety Standards and consistently apply them in daily activities.</li></ul>Administrative:<ul><li>Participate in the budgeting for Electrical &amp; Automation maintenance, upgrades and projects</li><li>SAP application for work orders and purchasing</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;Educational and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program with preference to Automation &amp; Instrumentation or Electrical Power &amp; Industrial Control options&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in heavy industry is an asset&nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>Exposure to multiple PLC platforms an asset. Preference given to candidates with Schneider Modicon PLC or Rockwell CompactLogix experience</li><li>Ability to program in function block diagram, structured text, ladder logic, and visual basic is an asset</li><li>Ability to read and interpret P&amp;ID diagrams</li><li>Previous exposure to PID control loops, design and maintenance (tuning) is an asset&nbsp;</li><li>A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement devices (flow, pressure, temperature, etc) is an asset</li><li>Ability to conduct electrical tests.</li><li>Familiar with electrical blueprints, diagrams and codes, and&nbsp;the Canadian Electrical Code&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of Industrial Control systems and network configurations</li><li>Knowledge of instrumentation, actuators, motor controls, and VFDs</li><li>Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to take initiative based on sound problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to lead with influence, remain flexible and deal with human and technical adverse situations.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>Good interpersonal abilities to effectively engage and collaborate with plant personnel.</li><li>Highly motivated with ability to work alone and in a team environment (co-workers, corporate, suppliers, contractors, etc.)</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to achieving organizational and personal goals.</li><li>Well organized and systematic.</li><li>Willing to travel to other facilities in North America for training and support</li></ul>Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experienceAs 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.

Automation Engineer-in-Training

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 &amp; 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.ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Operations Manager GVA RMX, the Operations Support Coordinator supports a local team of Plant Managers responsible for the Metro Vancouver Ready Mix including the planning and coordinating the concrete plants within the area to achieve all targets, budgets, objectives and goals while maintaining a safe work environment. &nbsp; The Operations Support Coordinator &nbsp;works with the Plant Management team to ensure the seamless interaction of the individual departments of safety, logistics, production, maintenance, sales and quality. The incumbent will act as the central role between the various internal departments in order to manage the day‐to‐day supply to active projects. WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH<ul><li>Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies and procedures</li><li>Assist Plant Managers in ensuring full compliance and responsibilities for all Health and Safety concerns and the implementation of Company policies</li><li>Daily interaction with of Plant Managers and Superintendents</li><li>Travels as needed to meet with Ready‐Mix Drivers to ensure management visibility</li><li>Assists the Field Operations Supervisor in safety initiatives, claims management and audit compliance.</li><li>Assists the Operations team and the Quality department to ensure product compliance through production and delivery</li><li>Communicates effectively with Human Resources, Labour Relations and Payroll departments to ensure personnel needs are met</li><li>Responsible for assisting in financial results and Operational key performance indicators</li><li>Provides support to the Operations Manager in their role as main representative of the relationship with the Labour Union.</li><li>Provides support to plant managers and main business representatives in investigating matters of the public including City/District topics and public complaints</li><li>Continuous improvement of safety results and standards of expectation</li><li>Provides change management support to managers, supervisors and front‐line staff</li><li>Sets and monitors Operations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</li><li>Assists Delivery cost management, reducing Operational costs of delivery both on site and within plants.</li><li>Assists Production cost management, effective management of inventories and plant assets and effective daily maintenance of equipment and plants.</li></ul>This opportunity is part of Lafarge’s New Graduate Development Path (NGDP). As part of the NGDP two-year journey, new graduates are provided with opportunities to connect with other new grads, gain exposure to various aspects of the Lafarge business, and embark on their own learning and development journey through e-learning and scheduled monthly Learning &amp; Development sessions. &nbsp;The NGDP provides a head start for recently graduated individuals entering the workforce while fostering a strong sense of community within Lafarge.WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOREducation: Recent graduate from post-secondary diploma or university degree program Field of Study Preferred: Business administration, construction management, civil engineering or technology, business operations managementRequired Work Experience: 0-2 years of experience in relevant field and/or industryRequired Technical Skills: Demonstrated strong application user skills for MS Office Suite of products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at a high levelAdditional Requirements:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience working with concrete ready mix , aggregates, asphalt, and/or construction&nbsp;</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and proven experience in driving commercial experience</li><li>Experience in a unionized environment an asset</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Demonstrated strong problem solving skills; a self‐starter</li><li>Proven ability to multitask in a fast‐paced environment</li><li>Strong time management skills essential</li><li>Independent thinker</li><li>Ability to negotiate skilfully in tough situations without damaging relationships</li><li>Highly motivated, able to quickly build and maintain positive working relationships</li><li>Ability to maintain composure in dealing with difficult situations; demonstrates positive customer service attitude</li><li>Strong ability to mentor and coach team members</li><li>High level of ambition and energy to drive for results</li></ul>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.

Operations Support Coordinator - New Grad position

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 &amp; 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.OverviewLafarge is seeking a candidate to work within the quality control team to provide timely and accurate process control information, ensure that all testing equipment is operating properly, perform pre-pour and post-pour checks, perform concrete testing and certify that completed products meet specifications. Daily adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is required, as well as ensuring all requirements are met to maintain certification to these standards. The successful candidate will report to the Quality Control Supervisor and work closely with other Quality Control (QC) Technicians.Responsibilities:&nbsp;Test and verify production concrete product as batched or on site.Perform all necessary tasks related to testing and quality assurance.Follows and ensures full compliance with LafargeHolcim Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies, as well as WorkSafe BC Regulations.Follows and implements proper testing and reporting procedures per CSA.Job Scope:&nbsp;The successful candidate shall be willing and able to perform all the duties as expected for a QC technician and will be scheduled on an as needed basis. Required duties include:Implement the QC program (inspections, tests, completion of forms, etc.)Perform all types of concrete tests as required at plant &amp; or in fieldWork closely with ready mix drivers to educate them on mixes, slumps, air contents, etc.Perform aggregate sampling and burn offsRun and maintain testing equipmentPerform equipment calibrations as requiredMaintain records of testing documentationProvide technical support to production staffAdvise production staff if testing shows any deficiencies and develop action plans as requiredFill out all paperwork manually and on computer spreadsheets as necessaryEnsure all operations and paperwork are in compliance with CSAPerform other duties as requiredQualifications:&nbsp;2 years’ experience working in quality control/construction fieldExperience working in the concrete industry is preferredACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification (certification must be obtained within 3-months of start date) or CCIL Concrete Certification (preferred)Selection/awards will be given per Article 9.07/9.08The applicant employee who has the greatest overall seniority, provided that such employee is reasonably competent to do the workNotwithstanding the above, preference may be given to employees who have previously worked in the classification as a posted employee or trained employees who posted for a training positionPrerequisites:Safety and results orientedStrong product and production knowledgeStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with attention to detailHave a basic understanding of the chemistry of concrete and its ingredientsGood mechanical aptitude and able to interpret technical drawingsMaintains composure in dealing with difficult situationsAble to sit, stand, climb and walk for extended periods of time as necessaryAble to lift up to 50 poundsAble to work in an industrial environment that may include dust, heat, loud noise, etc.Able to work effectively as part of a teamHas basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other basic operating programsCompensation:Training Wage: $29.94/hr (per CBA)&nbsp;Wage $44.71/hr (per CBA)The successful applicant for this position must work well in a team environment, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and continuously improve their own personal performance as well as the performance of the broader GVA market.Pre-employment medical including drug &amp; alcohol testing, background checks consisting of employment verification, education verification, 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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