Plant Foreman

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

The Plant Foreman works within our Specialty Chemicals division to lead the operational staff.  This includes the shipping and receiving staff, material handlers and chemical operators who prepare, blend, and package or load chemicals.  The successful candidate will lead the team as directed by the Plant Manager and may need to fill in to complete duties of their staff as required. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and care about making a meaningful contribution.  We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a compensation package that competitively recognizes employee contributions and performance.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Assume the leadership and responsibility for the operations group
• Facilitate the morning “tool box” meeting to deliver daily activities to the group
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of tools and equipment is scheduled and completed
• Manage day to day activities in the blend room, tank farm, yard, loading docks and loading/unloading pads
• Oversee daily inventory and operation preparation for the next days/weeks activities
• Work closely with the Production Planner to schedule blends as required for the business
• Mange the team to complete the loading and unloading empty drums when required
• Manage spill cleanups when required
• Understand and comply with all safety and environmental requirements and company policies
• Perform all activities in accordance with established safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Play an active role in improving the working environment to ensure the safety and health of all employees
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment and that all equipment is in proper and safe working order daily
• Recommend maintenance and repair for equipment
• Facilitate effective organization and flow of jobs to optimize the completion of projects, including reassignment of resources due to delays
• Assign employees to specific tasks to ensure projects are completed on time and prioritize work accordingly
• Prepare various work-related written reports and schedules
• Complete all paperwork daily and submit to the office as requested
• Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and government regulations
• Ensure the Health and Safety of all workers on-site
• Work with the regional leadership team to achieve goals and objectives
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

The individual in this role will have:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a supervisory role in a heavy construction or high hazard workplace managing front line workers
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience blending, transferring or other handling of TDG or Dangerous chemicals
• Maintenance and computer skills are required
• Must have a minimum of 2+ years of management experience in chemical blending, transloading or handling
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of operations personnel
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner and also in a team environment
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
• Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter; with ability to handle change
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environment and customer service
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Physically fit, able to stand, climb, bend, and lift 50 pounds, and able to work on feet for long periods of time
• Be committed to working as part of a team and making safe choices

The following are considered assets in this role:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a Leadership role directly related to chemical blending, transloading of hazardous (TDG) goods
• Any formal Leadership Training is considered an asset
• Oil and Gas chemical knowledge is considered an asset
• TDG, WHMIS 2015, First Aid Certifications are an asset
• Previous Forklift/ Bobcat/ Crane experience would be considered an asset

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives Our Stories

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.