AddressWhy work for Lafarge?:
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?
Overview:
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. 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.
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?
Overview:
Reporting to the plant Foreman, the Plant Operator – Lead Hand will oversee daily operations at the Mitchell Island Asphalt Plant. Operations will include ensuring safe work is performed safely, regular maintenance is completed timely, building and maintaining a strong customer base and looking for opportunities improving the productivity and efficiency of operations. The incumbent should be familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures of hot mix asphalt production and lay down.
Responsibilities:Operations:
- Under the Foreman, supervise and schedule a crew of 3 - 4
- Communicate with customers, field crews, aggregate sales, quality control and vendors to facilitate a safe and efficient workspace
- Complete regular maintenance as directed in a timely manner. Communicate plant issues to the Foreman and develop corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor subcontractor’s performance and ensure compliance
- Assist in planning for repairs / planned downtime
- Maintain high quality customer service
- Enforce organizational standards
- Maintain records
- Training
- Coordinate with Quality Control Supervisor regarding mix designs, production requirements
- Measuring and tracking inventories.
Health and Safety & Environment:
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments. A steward for safety
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly safety meetings with and inspections with crews.
- Ensure FLRA’s and permits are reviewed for compliance. Communicate and document deficiencies and corrective actions.
Dimensions:
- 120 – 150 Tonnes per year
The incumbent will have sound knowledge of asphalt production and processes. They will be familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of the equipment associated with asphalt plants. They will have a strong mechanical background and have experience with computers.
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Post-secondary degree, diploma, trade certificate, etc. preferred.
Experience & Skill Set:
- Basic computer knowledge
- Composed and approachable. Effective communicator. Organized and patient.
- Mechanical background
- Welding and cutting
- Innovative
- Customer Focus
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Safety focused
- Able to delegate and manage people
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.
LafargeHolcim:As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. 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.
