Floor Operator - Summer Student

The Opportunity:
Canfor is currently seeking a motivated Power Engineering Student to join our team as a Floor Operator.

The Role:
The Summer Student - Floor Operator will report to the Shift Engineer. The focus will be maintaining safe and efficient operation of the plant equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the safety of the plant and personnel.
• Responsible for the operation of the plant in the field
• Keep the shift engineer informed, provide an accurate review of the plant status, and identify issues as they occur.
• Perform plant tours
• Help identify issues and opportunities for improvement on a shift-to-shift basis
• Constructively participating to help balance the priorities for the shift.
• Follow-up and understand the issues and status throughout the shift.
• Complete rounds regularly utilizing the established check sheets as an inspection guide
• Complete water tests each shift and enter the results into the online data base.
• Perform lockouts on required equipment.
• Progress towards third class ticket is required
• Support the business areas and systems.
  • Reliability: Focus on understanding issues and opportunities that allow us to maximize operational output for the long term.
  • Safety: Ensure excellent housekeeping and adherence to safety policies.
• Administration: Ensure log entries are detailed and professional and time sheets are complete and signed

The Candidate:

• 4TH or 3RD Class Power Engineer
• Mechanically inclined
• Solid fuel firing experiencing an asset
• Maintenance experience is an asset
• Strong organizational skills;
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written;
• Previous experience in heavy equipment operations is an asset

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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