Process Operator
About the role
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About the Unit
Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara's dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.
Responsibilities
This position is accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant's operating unit. The Process Operator/Power Engineer will monitor operating equipment, prepare it for maintenance, and ensure a safe working environment for everyone at Yara Belle Plaine.
Follow procedures to control the process ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
Determine maintenance needs, prepare the equipment for maintenance, and provide a hazard free environment while maintaining unit operations and ensuring the least impact on production.
Learn all areas within the assigned operating unit and progress in increasing levels of responsibility with an aim to be a panel qualified operator within 5 years.
Work towards improving knowledge within the operations department and ensure the operating teams skill levels are maintained or increased by acting as a trainer, identifying areas of weakness, helping to maintain and update operating procedures, SOP’s, modules, and safe work practices.
Participate as emergency responder with the skills to address site or unit emergencies and loss control situations. Ex. ER Team, etc.
Maintain accurate logbooks and make operator rounds summarizing shift routine, maintenance activities, and unusual occurrences to provide shift to shift continuity and communicate significant changes, issues, and findings in a timely manner.
Education, Experience & Skill
Third-class Power Engineering certificate.
Plant experience and a working knowledge of plant equipment are assets
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn and operate complex software or systems.
An understanding of industrial workplace safety
Be Part of Our Team- Why Work For Us- What we Offer
Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:
Bonus Program
Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
Health and Dental Benefits
Optional Vacation Enhancement
Pension & Savings Plans
Wellness and Employee Assistance
Additional Information
This is a term position till December 31, 2027
Contact details
Deanna Milton, People & Culture Manager
Apply no later than
August 3, 2026
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