Sustane is looking for Operating Technicians to join its growing team. Operating Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility during continuous shift operations.
This is a hands-on role that combines control room monitoring with field operations. You will monitor automated systems, inspect equipment, troubleshoot problems and work closely with the maintenance and engineering teams to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
Your day may include:
- Monitoring plant operations from the control room and in the field.
- Completing daily equipment checks and watching for operating issues or process changes.
- Operating and monitoring equipment such as conveyors, dryers, pumps, reactors, air heaters, cleaning systems and pelletizers.
- Troubleshooting equipment and helping identify the cause of operating problems.
- Working with maintenance staff to diagnose equipment issues and respond to breakdowns.
- Issuing work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel.
- Locking out equipment when required for safe maintenance access.
- Completing logbooks, records and operating reports.
- Performing or assisting with routine and preventative maintenance.
- Using forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed.
- Keeping work areas clean and organized.
- Following all workplace health and safety requirements.
- Working with the engineering team to improve plant performance and processes.
This is a continuous shift operation, so flexibility with your shift schedule is required
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working in a process operating or industrial operating environment.
- Strong awareness of workplace health and safety practices.
- The ability to monitor equipment, recognize problems and troubleshoot effectively.
- Comfort working with computerized and automated control systems.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A dependable approach to attendance, safety and following procedures.
- The ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- The ability to work safely in areas where fall protection may be required.
- Acceptable colour vision for operating control monitoring equipment.
Experience with industrial equipment, maintenance, mechanical systems, process operations, forklifts or computerized control systems would be an asset.
What Sustane Offers
- Starting wage of $24.40/hour, with opportunities to progress to $29.00/hour or more
- Full-time employment
- Opportunity to work with automated and computerized industrial systems
- Hands-on experience operating and monitoring a variety of industrial processing equipment
- Opportunity to develop skills in process operations, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
- The chance to work alongside maintenance and engineering teams
- The opportunity to build a career with a growing clean technology company
- A role where your work directly supports waste diversion, resource recovery and a more sustainable future
Why Work at Sustane?
Sustane is more than a place to operate equipment. You will be part of a company working to change what happens to waste after it leaves our homes and businesses.
Sustane's technology is designed to recover valuable fuels, chemical feedstocks and recyclable materials from waste that would otherwise be destined for landfills. As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, employees have the opportunity to build their skills and grow with an innovative Nova Scotia company.
As an Operating Technician, you will play an important role in keeping the facility running safely and efficiently. You will work with automated systems, monitor equipment, troubleshoot operating issues and work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to keep the process moving.
If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving problems, working with equipment and technology, and being part of something that is helping build a more sustainable future, Sustane would like to hear from you.