Plant Operator

Job Title: Plant Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Plant Operator to operate electrochemical processing equipment and ensure the efficient running of a production plant located in Delta, BC, Tilbury. The role involves controlling and monitoring process equipment to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals, commissioning the new production facility, preparing and handling chemical batches, operating various unit processes, and resolving operational issues as they arise.

Work Environment

The work environment includes rotational shifts: Day Shift (1st) Monday to Thursday 5:45am to 6:00pm and Night Shift (3rd) Monday to Thursday 5:45pm to 6:00am. Each shift is paid for 11.75 hours, including a 30-minute paid break. Overtime is payable after 12 hours in a day (double-time), and after 80 hours in a fortnight (time-and-a-half).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor plant operations using SCADA, HMI systems, and field instrumentation.
• Perform start up, shutdown, and routine operation of processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Support maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate operational logs and records.
• Assist in training and cross-training team members.

Essential Skills

• 1 to 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or industrial plant operations.
• Experience operating and monitoring process equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Solid math and technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrochemical systems, water treatment, or crystallization processes.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA or HMI systems such as Ignition.
• Previous exposure to commissioning or startup of industrial facilities.
• Experience working with acids, bases, and chemical batch preparation.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and maintaining industrial process equipment.
• Experience working in fast-paced or high-growth manufacturing environments.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where people are at the core of groundbreaking technology. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, opportunity for growth and training, generous vacation and personal days, all necessary PPE provided, a safety boot allowance, and engaging employee/team events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delta, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delta, BC.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.