West Coast Reduction Ltd. - The Original Recycler. For more than 50 years, we’ve been providing a necessary service. From our early roots as a butcher to our modern rendering facilities, we’ve created safe, environmentally friendly recycling solutions for the agriculture industry. We create valuable ingredients for everyday products, while at the same time helping to keep local communities clean and sustainable.
Based at our first class steam plant on the Port of Vancouver, we are hiring for a full-time, permanent, Second Class Power Engineer. This position will involve shift work under a compressed work week (Averaging Agreement) for 12-hour rotational shifts.
Accountabilities:
Operate and maintain all steam plant equipment and thermal oxidizers, ensuring boilers and pressure parts comply with Technical Safety BC and Company standards
Perform routine maintenance on all equipment in the boiler room
Provide back-up relief of waste water and odour control systems operators during absences
Maintain a clean, tidy work site
Accurate record keeping of documentation such as shift logs
Provide troubleshooting for the general repair of systems and equipment
Suggest recommendations for improvements to equipment and processes
The Ideal Candidate:
Possession of a valid Class 2 Power Engineer Certificate required
Valid Class 1 Power Engineer Certificate a strong asset
Willingness to work under an averaging agreement that involves 12 hour rotational shifts
5 years of experience in production environment or similar environment or industry
Prior experience in a leadership capacity preferred
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, with strong communication skills
Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products
The company offers a competitive wage rate plus benefits package for all full-time positions.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by email to careers@wcrl.com or via the link below.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity, however, only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted.