Description

Reporting to the Project Engineer, the Lead Operator will oversee all unit operations in High Temperature Metal Recovery (HTMR) at GFL’s Hamilton plant, producing zinc oxide while ensuring health and safety, quality, and teamwork.

The role involves managing shift workers, safety oversight, housekeeping, operational controls, productivity and quality audits, and environmental compliance, all within a 24/7 shift schedule.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and direct the safe, reliable HTMR process 24/7, including abnormal conditions.
• Operate equipment and accessories via process control systems.
• Monitor, control, and record all process activities.
• Report shift activities, safety meetings, and production levels.
• Maintain the HTMR process as designed and planned.
• Conduct inspection rounds to ensure equipment functionality.
• Prioritize and report equipment deficiencies, collect data, and follow up.
• Assist in establishing production goals, objectives, and targets.
• Communicate with and assist quality control in sample collection.
• Manage shift manpower to maintain productivity, quality, and meet shift requirements.
• Investigate safety concerns and accidents promptly.
• Ensure environmental policies are understood and address incidents promptly.
• Review and analyze production data, reporting results to the Production Team.
• Supervise shift workers performing manual tasks under varying temperatures and physical demands.
• Make quick, decisive decisions during periods of high activity.
• Maintain operational logs and write simple reports, including deficiencies and follow‑up.
• Work primarily inside an industrial processing building and control room, exposed to hot, cold, dust, noise, and other environmental conditions.

Requirements

The position requires a 3rd Class Power Engineer licence or a mechanical/electrical college diploma, 5‑10 years of operating experience, and proficiency with control panels, HMI, and Microsoft Office; a valid G‑class driver’s licence and chemical process knowledge are assets.

The candidate must work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively in English, and be able to perform manual tasks in varying temperatures, heights, and environmental conditions.

• Hold a 3rd Class Power Engineer licence or a 3‑year college diploma in a mechanical/electrical discipline (or equivalent).
• Maintain a minimum of 5‑10 years of related operating experience.
• Hold a valid Class G driver’s licence.
• Possess chemical process knowledge (preferred).
• Demonstrate proficiency with computerized control panels, HMI, and PC applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Work independently or as part of a team without direct supervision.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adapt to a 24/7 shift structure with availability for nights and weekends.

Benefits

GFL promotes equal opportunity, safety, sustainability and career growth, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance