Working at Walker
At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.
About the Job
We are looking for a Compost Process Control Technician at our Walker Compost Facility location in Arthur, ON. You will be responsible for operating the software program for our Gore cover composting system along with mitigating odours at our compost site through the use of odour control equipment, working closely with the site operations team to achieve desired results. This is a permanent, full-time position on the day shift (Monday-Friday), 6 am-2:30 pm. The starting wage for the position is $27.14/hour, moving to $29.41/hour upon completing 1 year of service.
What You’ll Be Doing
Operate the Gore cover composting system software program keeping system up to date and ensuring each batch of materials has completed required parameters for industry compliance for composting.
Organizing the schedule for the Gore cover composting process.
Watch over and assist with maintaining the aeration system on the Gore cover composting system.
Daily removal and replacement of Gore Cover Composting System temperature and oxygen probes within required timelines, monitoring to ensure they are functioning properly and providing accurate readings in applicable software.
Service Gore Cover Composting System monitoring probes and related monitoring equipment.
Safely and efficiently operate the 3-stage wet scrubber, following manuals and procedures.
Operate and maintain odour control fans and nozzles along with metering systems, routinely calibrating to ensure proper product usage and placing equipment in the most effective location for odor control.
Manage moisture control equipment for Gore composting process, assisting with their daily placement and minor maintenance.
Perform daily inspections on equipment and processes related to job (scrubber, gore system).
Communicate with vendors to maintain reliable system operations.
Provide occasional coverage for Water Treatment System Operator.
Here’s What You Need
- Minimum high school education.
- Experience in a composting or soil production environment is a strong asset.
- Strong organizational and time management skills in order to organize and prioritize tasks daily.
- Good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve routine issues.
Must possess a valid G-Class Driver’s License.
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What’s in it for you
- You become part of a team you can count on
- A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
- Leaders who support your growth and success
- A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events
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At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.
Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
