Facility 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 Facility Operator will play a crucial role in assisting with the decontamination and disposal of both Non-NORM and NORM waste. This position is responsible for the safe, day-to-day, and customer service–oriented operations of waste treatment. The Operator will actively support standard operating procedures, hazard assessments, safety programs, and environmental protection initiatives. Regular interaction with customers is required, so strong communication skills and a high level of customer service are essential.

This position will be primarily located at the South Grande Prairie NORM Facility but will also provide support at the South Grande Prairie Full-Service Terminal and South Grande Prairie Landfill.

This position will follow a Monday to Friday schedule working 8 hours per day.

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

• Responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operation of the facilities
• Responsible for unloading oil emulsion, water & vac, and contaminated pipe trucks
• Loading water and oil trucks while ensuring compliance with all classification requirements in accordance with applicable governance regulations.
• Participating in waste processing, waste and mud tank operation, shaker & centrifuge operations and solids treating
• Decontaminating and handling NORM impacted pipe in accordance with safety and environmental regulations
• Conducting proper cleaning, segregation, and disposal of NORM-impacted materials
• Conducting treatment of solids on the waste pad
• Conducting boiler operations, testing and steam system operations
• Ensuring that all corporate compliance programs are adhered to
• Responsible for completing work tickets and receipts of NORM contaminated pipe
• Participates in the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS)
• Waste plant operation (ensuring solids processing is meeting or exceeding landfill criteria and solids testing)
• Safe operation of heavy equipment, pumps, scale operation and maintenance
• Landfill, building, and site housekeeping maintenance
• Random sample gathering and analysis
• General labor duties as required
• Administering scale operations and data entry
• Conducting ongoing equipment maintenance

• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 1-3 years operational experience in waste processing and oil treating or water injection is an asset
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with equipment and computer systems
• Specialty training in boilers, treaters, pumps (all), repairs, shaker/centrifuge and loader is considered an asset
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong methods regarding all processes in the plant, including; safety operations, oil treating & blending, waste processing and water disposal
• Current and valid safety tickets, including H2S Alive, First Aid Level One C, Confined Space Entry, WHIMS and TDG
• A strong attention to detail, communication skills with the ability to work long hours in a mentally and physically demanding work environment
• Must be able to document their work, perform and manage cross shift communication and ensure strategic communication with multiple stakeholders
• Must be able to multi-task and demonstrate excellent decision-making skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and safe work practices
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license, drivers abstract, and successful completion of Pre-employment testing

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.