Refinery Process Operator

Basic Function
Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company, located in Mississauga, ON is seeking a permanent full-time Process Operator. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Process Operator in the Production department is part of the Operations team that is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the units and equipment within our facility.

Successful candidates will be eligible for our comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay, health and dental benefits, pension, savings programs, and paid vacation.

While this is a permanent position, applicants should be aware that refinery operations are planned to cease within the 2027 calendar year. As a result, employment in this role is anticipated to continue until the refinery closure, subject to business requirements. Employees hired into these roles will remain eligible for all programs and benefits available to permanent employees throughout their employment, per company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job Duties

Maintain effective communications (i.e. shift change, intra-shift team)

Draw samples as scheduled and test as required

Perform routine operating tasks (monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, etc.)

Transfer chemicals to addition tanks. Monitor and adjust injection rates

Report data to be logged to Board Operator

Monitor operating areas for abnormal conditions, (i.e. mechanical or process related)

Perform equipment care and maintenance as required

Perform routine running maintenance

Perform basic troubleshooting

Assist with major equipment switches

Perform housekeeping and operational maintenance as assigned by the Shift Team Lead

Perform maintenance activities as required

Train in all aspects of emergency responsiveness, including fire-fighting, and responding when necessary

Progress through the PBP Production Technician levels as per CBA

Attend/participate in shift team meetings

Maintain current knowledge of ongoing operational/equipment status, through effective shift change communications, shift logs, etc.

Add entries to outside shift log

Prepare and issue cold work permits as required (if qualified)

Update/review/validate procedures

Other duties as required

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

EXPERIENCE

Completion of the required educational programs Chemical or Process Technology or Power Engineering

Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment

Education Level

Chemical/Process Technology diploma or POwer Engineering program

Minimum Fourth-Class Stationary Engineering certification, with preference given to those with higher class certifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

Demonstrated safety-consciousness

Must have the physical capabilities to safely perform all essential aspects/responsibilities of an operator’s position, including effective emergency response

Demonstrated problem-solving/analytical skills

Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Must possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter with a willingness to become an integral part of a process Shift Team that functions in a dynamic environment

As a condition of continued employment, the successful applicant must progress through the PBP Technician levels as per the CBA

DZ class license is an asset

Work Conditions

Lubricants manufacturing requires a continuous operation of 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Successful applicant will work a rotating 12-hour schedule and overtime, as required. Schedule composed of 2 day shifts (5 00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m.) followed by 2night shifts (5 00 p.m. to 5 00 a.m.) with four days off before next scheduled day shift

Location of the role is the Petro-Canada Lubricants Facility located at 385…