Operating Technician

 

Description:

Below is a list of primary duties and responsibilities for the Operating Technician position at

the Cobalt Refinery:

 

• Operate all processes and related equipment in adherence to safe operating

procedures;

• Follows necessary job procedures and informs supervision of any deviation to plan

• Assist other operators and tradespeople and/or contractors on the worksite as

directed;

• Monitor and analyze process data and take actions to optimize plant performance;

• Perform Lockout/Tag out of process equipment to a Zero Energy state;

• Complete operational inspections and housekeeping tasks in designated sections of

the plant;

• Be expected to operate mobile equipment to standards after receipt of training and

sign off on its operation;

• Monitor reagents dosage and inventory;

• Routine maintenance and cleaning of Refinery equipment (troubleshooting operational

upsets and minor technical issues);

• Use power tools and machinery (e.g. forklifts, power drills) as required;

• Load, transport and unload tools, materials, and all other necessary items according

to instructions;

• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labour tasks;

• Assisting to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair;

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures;

• Ensure that all safety issues are reported to the Supervisor and promptly remedied;

• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective decision making;

• Promote a positive health, safety and environment culture and the Internal

Responsibility System; and,

• Other duties as assigned by management.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Asset: College or post-secondary in technical study area;

• Asset: Class 3 or 4 Stationary Engineer ticket;

• Past work experience in process plants an asset;

• High school diploma or equivalent required; aptitude testing maybe required;

• Minimum two years’ experience preferred;

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including standing for long periods of

time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds, excellent hand-eye-coordination skills,

etc.; ability to complete a physical demand analysis;

• Ability to work at a consistent pace for extended period of time;

• Proven ability to work in a team environment demonstrating excellent

communication skills;

• Superior organizational, problem solving and time management skills; and,

• Excellent written and oral communications.

WHY JOIN ELECTRA BATTERY MATERIALS?

Together, we will power a better path forward. Be a part of a fast-growing team, as we

succeed in becoming North America’s first integrated battery materials park, providing battery

grade materials for the electric vehicle revolution. Our success is contingent on the hard work

and dedication of our people. Electra Battery Materials rewards team members through:

 

• Recognition and results-driven compensation

• Training and development opportunities

• Health and wellbeing

• Ongoing communication and two-way feedback