Chemical Operator at Veolia in Edmonton, AB, CA

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Chemical Operator, you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of our chemical manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for monitoring and controlling equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Your attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures will contribute to the production of high-quality chemicals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Housekeeping duties throughout site

• Daily, weekly, monthly inspections - forklifts, lab, EHS

• Wash, inspect, and label reusable totes for daily and weekly use

• Label and prepare all types of one-way packaging

• Load bulk trucks with finished product as well as unload trucks of bulk raw material into storage tanks

• Blend high quality finished materials:

  • Read batch recipes and follow instructions so that batches are made to the required quality standard with all the correct materials

  • Stage and prepare ingredients for blends as needed for production

  • Deliver chemicals into blend tanks in predetermined quantities using automated systems as well some semi-automated /manual systems

  • Complete lab testing to ensure products are formulated to meet quality standards

  • Complete all batch documentation accurately and in a timely manner so as to ensure raw material inventory is properly accounted for

• Consult with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.

• Report, help troubleshoot and assist maintenance as required

• Handle other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Core Requirements:

• Willingness to work in a team environment

• Willingness to support and/or lead change

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience working with large volumes of chemicals (desired)

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and environments (ISO 9001)

• Mechanical skills is an asset

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

• Computer proficiency

• Forklift license as an asset, or willing to be trained on forklift.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Safety Helmet, Safety Goggle/Glasses, Respirator, Gloves)

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.