Pros: good pay and benefits, along with a good work environmemt.
Cons: 12 hour shifts could drag a little, especially when everything was running great, but it evens out in the end.
Challenging work environment, with lots of responsibility. Learned something new almost daily, due to constant changes in raw product quality and equipment variations. Management was very supportive, but only worked business days - nights and weekends were left to us, but we had numbers to call if needed. Co-workers were well trained and overall they
– more... were good operators. Hardest part of my job was working in a central control room located out of my area and in a different part of the pulp mill. Enjoyable part was being a good operator and being able to train and help other team members, and also the self-satisfaction from solving tough problems and getting praised for that. I take great pride in my work and that of others working with me. – less
Verner – July 29, 2012
Very, very disappointing company, Management is dishonest, from their advertisement for Chief Operating Engineer and 2nd class Stationary Engineer positions; they are going to outsource the Utilities department. I was lured from a great paying job only to be used for my ticket, and nothing else, I was lied to on my roles and responsibilities that included Fire Chief. Less than a year with the company and they took the Fire Chief role away. Team work is doing what you are told to do. I have had more management training seminars in the two month with my new employer verses none with 2 years with KC. I had no training with KC other than what is mandated by law. The root of the problem with this company is the nepotism that exists from the top down. There is an aura from management that they are better and above existing laws. So how can you enforce local Ontario laws? Be aware.