Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Operator
Reports to: Plant Manager
Location: Mississauga, Ontario (CRH Cement Plant Site) Plant Start-Up: April 2025
Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00/hr
Position Summary
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.