Operations Superintendent

Job Description

Veolia is looking for an Operations Superintendent to join the team managing the Anaerobic Digestions plant in Etobicoke. The plant receives  source separated organic waste (SSO) and  produces biogas and composting material. The process is based on mechanical pre-treatment of the SSO followed by biological treatment of organic slurry (AD) and wastewater (Aeration and DAF).

Main Responsibilities: 

Main duties of the Operations Superintendent are, but not limited to:

1. Gains deep understanding of all plant processes (Anaerobig dIgestion, Dewatering, Water treatment, etc.), operations, equipment (centrifuges,  compressors, pumps, etc.), technologies to:

   1. Lead the operations teams (directly and through the team leaders)

   2. Ensure all required operational  records are generated accurately and in a timely manner

   3. Improve structure and  operational expertise of the team

2. Promotes and build a safety culture;

3. Regularly consult drawing and SCADA to understand design and operation of the plant

4. Organizes the operational tasks and allocate them to the relevant teams;

5. Oversees the effective operation of the plant in accordance with the safety and production requirements; 

6. Ensures the documents relating to the works (safety documentation, daily report, logbook, etc.) are correctly completed by the operators;

7. Takes control of the distribution of tasks to manage holidays and/or absences;

8. Maintains recognition and discipline for all direct reports;

9. Collaborates with the maintenance manager and maintenance team to ensure all required proactive and corrective maintenance are carried out in a timely manner;

10. Collaborates with the technical director to ensure the operational planning and decisions are based on science and  aligned with the analysis and observations of the plant behavior;

11. Ensures that the required Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other operational documents are created and updated as required;

12. Lead operational meetings (ex. pre-shift meetings) and discussions, establish good communication between team members;

13. Reports daily to the plant manager to advise and discuss operational performance;

14. Promotes continuous improvement in the operations team for example by:

    1. Sharing ideas and opinions on how to improve operations and team performance; 

    2. Completing frequent rounds of the facility; 

    3. Making notes of all deficiencies and Safety and concerns to assign work orders accordingly;

15. Develops and maintain operators’ training and competencies on the plant operations

16. Prepares different reports for the attention of the Plant Manager, Client, Technical department and others;

17. Is capable of trouble shooting the plant when not operating at the expected level;

18. Is responsible for leading the Management of Change (MoC) processes;

19. Participate in the investigation of work-related accidents;

20. Works as part of a team, adapting to the needs of operation and  adjusting the time dedicated to the plant.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• ENGAGEMENT: demonstrate involvement, commitment, and accountability in driving positive outcomes, aiming to inspire and motivate employees,  fostering a positive work environment and boosting performance. 

• LEADERSHIP - Guide the team to deliver excellent results by working together towards shared goals.

• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT - Provide directions, support and advice to team members. Assist management in resolving conflict and poor performance. Establish rules and initiatives to promote good team work.

• TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION - Be the link between management and the operators, enduring strong, transparent communication and teamwork.

• LEADING BY EXAMPLE - Consistently show exemplary behaviour and conduct as a reference for the team.

• TEAM DEVELOPMENT - Sharing experience and help people to develop their skills and knowledge

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Be accountable for the performance of the team. Take action when goals are not met and provide solutions 

• ADAPTABILITY - Maintain and build adaptability and an open minded approach in the team. Promote a positive attitude to change.

• EXCELLENCE - Aim for perfection and continuously strive for excellence: in every activity, process or task.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate with post-secondary education;

• Industry specific training;

• 10 years experience in managing multiple teams;

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar processes/plants.

Work Environment: 

Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis from Monday to Friday (normally);  must show flexibility in times of higher demand.

The job holder spends around 85% to 90% of their time supervising the personnel and collaborating with the management team , while the rest of their time (10% to 15%) is spent updating files/reports/documents and preparing reports

Salary: 90 000$ -  120 000$