Batch Plant Operator

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 Lafarge Southern Alberta and greater Calgary area is seeking a motivated individual with experience to employ as a Concrete Batch Plant Operator.  The successful individual will be responsible for most importantly safety of themselves the safety of others, while adhering to all policies/procedures and executing the position with efficiency and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

Safety and work place environment:

• Safely, efficiently and effectively execute the role of operating a concrete batch plant using the required training, experience, knowledge, resources and leadership traits. 
• Working with site docs and other plant staff to safely operate a ready-mix plant while adhering to all Lafarge policies and procedure.
• Concrete batch plant setting.
• This position will also require the individual to be involved in other daily plant operations when required.

Plant improvement projects, repairs, maintenance/service and troubleshooting:

• Report to management or plant lead hands, work with maintenance and other plant staff to maintain an acceptable level of plant reliability.
• Mechanical and technical troubleshooting and diagnoses

Relationships with Others:

• Report to management, work with management and plant lead hands to complete projects, repairs maintenance/service and troubleshoot plant functions and/or operational problems.
• Work with and/or lead subcontractors, ensuring subcontractors they are working safely and efficiently alongside management.
• Work closely to with plant staff as a team.

Dimensions:

• Report to GCA plant management and the operations support manager.
• 15 co-workers, subcontractors and maintenance workers.
• 250,000 + m3 of ready-mix production per year from 5 plants.
• Wages Negotiable upon interview.
• 2nd shift,  Work schedule are not limited to common hours, the individual will be required to fill any daily vacancies in terms of plant operations.
• All training is provided.
• Union setting

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Active Class 5 driver’s license a minimum, drivers abstract is required upon employment offer.  

Experience & Skill Set:

• Minimum 2 years Construction materials plant operator experience or greater.
• Must be competent with computers and electronic pc based systems.
• Individual must be safety orientated, motivated, efficient and able to work independently. 
• Equipment operator experience an asset.
• Current active safety tickets are an asset but not required.
• Must be flexible on availability and wiliness to perform all required tasks.
•  Repetitive

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.