Dredge / Utility Operator - Syncrude Base Mine

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Team Lead, the Dredge / Utility Operator is responsible for the operations of the dredge on a tailings pond in a safe, productive, and efficient manner according to the scope of the project and the work being performed. The operator will also keep clean and maintain the equipment and comply with all policies and procedures in the operation and securement of the equipment.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing

Key Focus:

• Operate a dredge to clear materials and settlement buildup in a tailings pond from mining related activities in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.
• Perform manual labour, pipe bolts ups, pump setups and removal, setting anchor for the dredge, and operating/ removing the tender boat as needed.
• Conduct pre-operational and post-operational checks on equipment, keep equipment clean and perform any basic maintenance or troubleshooting as required.
• Accept instructions from the Team Lead/ Shift Supervisor as directed, move/relocate the dredge, and adjust work and strategy according to changing conditions policies, and procedures as needed.
• Participate in toolbox meeting, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
• Advise Team Lead/ Shift Supervisor of any required maintenance or repairs of the equipment.
• Maintain a safe disposition at all times, ensure the safety of the client site and more importantly, the safety of fellow personnel/drivers.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and r4equirements as laid out by the client at all times while on the worksite.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Requirements:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• Valid class 5 license is required.
• Satisfactory 3 year drivers abstract
• CSTS 09/ OSSA/ BSO/ CSO is required.
• Candidates with Ground Disturbance are an asset.
• A basic knowledge of computers are an asset.
• 1-3 years of verifiable experience in an equipment operating role within an Oil Sands Mining, Civil Construction, or Earthworks environment is required.
• Experience required with various pieces of heavy equipment (Dozer, Excavator, Grader, Loader, Articulated Truck is an asset)
• Boat License is an asset.
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB on Syncrude Site.
Shift schedule: 6 on, 6 off (3 days, 3 nights, 6 off- 12 hour shift)

NOTE: Flight and Camp accommodation are NOT provided.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salaries
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.