Boom Operator Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Company Description:  

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment. 

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services. 

Position Summary:  

Position:        Mine Shovel Maintenance Labourer & Operator    

Type:             Full time   

Location:       CNRL Horizon – Pressure & Vac  

Schedule:      7 on/7 off  

Compensation Details:  

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date  
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service  
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.  
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program  

Other Incentives:  

• Progression and development opportunities  
• Safety Recognition  
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual  
• Company support for recertification of required tickets  
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag  
• Overtime available but not guaranteed  
• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site  
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location  

Role Summary:   

The mining shovel maintenance labourer & operator is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the mining shovels. This position involves a wide array of physical labour, along with working in confined spaces. The labourer/operator must also clean, maintain all equipment associated with the role, as well as company policies and procedures.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Follow all safety standards, procedures and practices
  
• Hand cleaning mining shovels car body, rev frame, boom and housing. Including (confined space crawling work in grease & oil environment) with the use of air actuated tools, hand tools and various cleaning supplies to get areas ready for inspection and or repairs.
• Operate steam truck for steaming and pressure washing various components of mining shovels, mobile equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous components
• Operate support equipment such as AWP(aerial work platform), forklift, telehandler/zoom boom, skid steers, tractors, light vehicles.
• Drive down in the mine for various needs including performing work, and/or deliveries of supplies.
• Monitor fluid levels and status of various equipment including mobile equipment, generators, light towers, heaters and notify supervisor when attention to equipment is needed.
  
• Ensure that all equipment is parked/staged and plugged-in, in assigned areas when not in use.
• Maintain inventory levels of consumables, PPE and various supplies
• Grease equipment as necessary
• Must comply with work order system to include interpreting work orders, performing work requested and completing work orders per instruction.  
• Perform overall caretaking duties of the work area including shoveling snow and sanding as needed as well as maintaining entire maintenance pad, buildings, and specific field areas.
• Ensure that all entrances to buildings, walkways and designated travel paths are free from hazards.
• Clean warehouses
• Assist other personnel & contractors as needed for various laboring duties
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience: 

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required  
• Clean 5-year Driver Abstract obtained within 30 days of starting work is required  
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) is required
  • CSO can be obtained via the following link: https://my.energysafetycanada.com/ESC/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=1236400054 
  • WHMIS 2015 Certification is required
• Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test and Fit for Duty test  
  • Applicants are required to be clean shaven for testing and beyond
  • Applicants must have the ability to lift 50lbs or more
• Safety conscious attitude
• Must be willing to work in fluctuating climates (hot, cold, wet) and environmental conditions
• The following tickets would be an asset to your application:
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification is an asset  
  • Rigging Certification is an asset  
  • OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor Certification is an asset  
  • First Aid Certification is an asset  
  • H2S Alive Certification is an asset  
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Application Instructions:  

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.   

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers    

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/   

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.