Lead Landfill Operator

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

The Lead Landfill Operator position is responsible for the safe, day-to-day operations of waste treatment, oil treatment, and water injection, with a strong focus on customer service. This role requires familiarity with all landfill operations, including scale operations, heavy equipment operation, truck ticketing systems, landfill and building maintenance, and sampling. As the Lead Operator will be in regular contact with customers, excellent communication skills and a high level of customer service are essential. The Lead Landfill Operator is also responsible for providing proper training to Operator Trainees, making strong attention to detail critical. As this is a safety-sensitive role, and due to the nature of the working conditions, the Lead Operator must be both mentally and physically fit to perform the required tasks and responsibilities effectively.

The role of Lead Landfill Operator is structured as a full-time position, working 5 days a week, 40-hours, with the potential for overtime depending on role requirements.

• Administering scale operations and data entry
• Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance
• Collecting random samples
• Responsible for proper equipment operation
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Landfill and for supervising the Landfill Operators
• Plant safety (i.e. ensuring that each operation is following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety work procedures, Standard Work Procedure (SWP) permitting, Hazard Assessments and iTrak items are entered and closed in a timely manner)
• Ensure compliance to SECURE’s internal Governance Programs
• Assigning roles to each Operator on shift and supervising each Operator’s area in the plant
• General housekeeping (ensuring that the Landfill is kept clean and safe)
• Training (ensuring each Operator is training in required areas, should be daily/ongoing)

• Current status level must be Operator 1
• Experience with heavy equipment and deep well disposal would be an asset
• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license and successful completion of Pre-employment testing
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience with equipment and computer systems
• Current and valid safety tickets, including; H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills and a profound ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Proven ability to clearly and accurately document their work and ensure consistent communication with the Facility Manager and other Leads
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate good decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work well under limited amount of supervision
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and safe work practices

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 https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

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.