Lead Operator

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As Lead Operator, you will be responsible for leading the safe and efficient day-to-day operations of the facility, including waste treatment, oil treatment, and water injection. You will provide hands-on supervision and training to Operators, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with SECURE’s vision, mission, and values.

You will serve as a key point of contact for customers, using your strong communication and customer service skills to support positive relationships. This is a safety-sensitive role, and you must be mentally and physically fit to perform the duties of the position.

This role is based out of Hughenden, AB.

The Team

The team at our Hughenden Cavern takes pride in operating safely and delivering operational excellence. Team members work collaboratively to support one another, share knowledge, and maintain safe and reliable operations while living SECURE's values each day

Work Environment

This position follows a 12-hour shift schedule, working 7 days on and 7 days off, with shifts running from Tuesday through Monday.

A Day in The Life

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the plant and for supervising the plant Operators
• Plant safety (i.e. ensuring that each operation is following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety work procedures, Standard Work Procedure (SWP) permitting, Hazard Assessments and iTrak items are entered and closed in a timely manner)
• Ensure compliance to SECURE’s internal Governance Programs
• Assigning roles to each Operator on shift and supervising each Operator’s area in the plant
• Waste plant operation (ensuring solids processing is meeting or exceeding landfill criteria and solids testing)
• General housekeeping (ensuring that the plant is kept clean and safe)
• Training (ensuring each Operator is training in required areas, should be daily/ongoing)
• Night shift (ensuring workers on night shift are clear in their roles and responsibilities for business continuity and support to daytime operations
• Ensure proper facility utilization and optimization principles are being followed
• Willingness to undertake project-based travel with the expectation of relocating to project sites as needed

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Current status level must be Operator 1 Advanced or greater.
• High School Diploma, General Education Diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid and acceptable Driver’s License and successful completion of pre-employment testing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Operator in a Centrifuge Process or FST plant, with demonstrated expertise in all plant processes.
• Minimum 3 years of waste processing operations experience.
• Special training in boilers, centrifuges, pumps, repairs, shakers, loaders, and centrifuge operations
• Current and valid safety tickets, including H2S Alive, First Aid Level C, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS, and TDG.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a physically and mentally demanding work environment.
• Ability to accurately document work and maintain clear, consistent communication with the Facility Manager, Supervisors, Leads, and cross-shift teams.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, make sound decisions, and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Commitment to safe work practices, operational excellence, and delivering a high level of customer service.
• High level of integrity and accountability, including the ability to oversee facility operations in the absence of the Facility Manager.

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:

• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Savings Plan

• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States, and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.