At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate plant equipment and ensure safe, efficient operations at our Mississauga facility.
- Company: Join Carbon Upcycling, a leader in sustainable building materials.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a chance to impact the environment.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a team driving progress towards a low-carbon future.
- Qualifications: Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial operations preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 35 $ per hour.
Carbon Upcycling is seeking a Plant Operator to support the start-up and ongoing operation of its new commercial-scale facility located at the CRH cement plant site in Mississauga, Ontario. This role is hands-on and critical to safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The Plant Operator will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations leadership during commissioning and steady-state operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate plant equipment and systems in accordance with operating procedures and safety standards
- Support commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and normal operations of the facility
- Monitor process parameters, perform routine inspections, and record operating data
- Identify process upsets or equipment issues and take appropriate corrective actions
- Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical and process-related issues
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to support repairs and preventative maintenance activities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Comply with all site, CRH, and Carbon Upcycling health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and operational optimization efforts
- Perform other tasks assigned by supervision
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical diploma or equivalent experience in industrial operations, chemical processing, cement, mining, maintenance or manufacturing environments
- 2–5 years of experience as a plant or process operator in an industrial setting preferred
- Familiarity with mechanical systems, material handling, and process equipment
- Strong commitment to safety and operational discipline
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
- Ability to work in all weather environments
- Comfortable working in an industrial plant environment
Skills & Competencies
- Mechanical aptitude and process awareness
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and documentation
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to support start-up activities and evolving operations
- Ability to reliably provide transport to work
- Must be able to work all shift patterns including days, afternoons, and nights.
Why Join Us?
At Carbon Upcycling, your work drives meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future. You’ll be empowered to deliver real impact—boosting plant capacity, strengthening local supply chains, and enabling cost-competitive, sustainable building materials. Join a high-performance team where ambition meets action, and where your contributions shape the future of the cement and building materials sector.
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