Chemical Operator; 3rd or 4th class Power Engineer

Chemical Operator (3rd or 4th class Power Engineer)

Join to apply for the Chemical Operator (3rd or 4th class Power Engineer) role at Chemtrade

Position: Utility Operator (3rd or 4th class Power Engineer)

Primary

Location:

Brandon, MB

Shift: 5‑day work week, rotating shift—12 hours/day. Occasional overtime on evenings and weekends may be required.

Reports To: Plant Manager

Compensation: $38.60 (no ticket) – $40.82 (with 3rd‑class Power Engineering ticket) + benefits.

The CAD hourly rate for this position is $38.60 + benefits. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. The hourly rate displayed on each job posting reflects the starting rate for new hires for the position. Rates may also be determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific rate factors for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process, as some facilities are subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Please note that the compensation details listed in the U.S. roles postings reflect the hourly rate only, and do not include benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives such as overtime and shift premiums.

This job is diverse in the mechanical ability to perform general plant operator duties. Work includes tank truck and railcar vessel opening, loading, and unloading, operation of pumps, piping, valves and general plant upkeep and maintenance. This job requires climbing stairs and ladders and lifting (within OSHA guidelines). This job consists of outside elements where radiant heat or cold is normal work environment, and rotating shifts.

Knowledge

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket (Required) or in the process of obtaining.

Competencies

• Relevant experience in a plant environment performing similar duties is preferred.
• Ability to use computer effectively, Microsoft programs, maintenance management system, e‑mail, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams or schematics.

• Perform typical operations requirements such as truck loading and unloading, railcar loading and unloading, connecting/disconnecting hoses, operating valves, troubleshooting equipment/operational problems and operating plant equipment as needed.
• Replacement of nuts and bolts in pipe flanges ranging in size from 1” – 48” diameter flanges.
• Operation of the following mobile equipment: front end loader, track mobile, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Cleaning, sweeping, tool room and warehouse inventory, trash removal, digging, weed spraying, shoveling, fire watch and confined space hole attendance/entrant, other duties assigned by Supervisor.
• Physical capability of performing tasks in 100‑degree ambient temperatures while wearing protective personal equipment such as acid‑resistant approved PVC rain suit, respirators, etc.
• Must be able to work scheduled rotating 12‑hr shifts with intermittent 14–16‑hour days for emergency operations/repairs.
• Maintain weekly timesheets in accurate format.
• Follow all plant Rules & Regulations including lack of tardiness and absenteeism.
• Be able to comply with all plant safety rules such as perform tasks utilizing all PPE; maintain and document PPE condition.
• Follow all plant safety guidelines such as confined space, high work, management of change, hot work, and operating procedures.

• Employee must have physical strength, hand‑eye coordination and endurance.
• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee is required to climb multi‑level stairs/ladders to perform duties.
• Employees will be required to wear site‑designated PPE at all times including hard hats, steel toe caps, safety specs, coveralls, PVC acid‑resistant suits, hearing protection and an assortment of hand protection.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be physically capable of…