Pump Operator

CEDA is hiring local Pump Operators at our Suncor base plant location in Fort McMurray! This is a seasonal contract until the end of October.

What we offer:

• 7x7 shift 12+ hours per day based at Suncor Site
• Skill development and opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to learn and gain experience on pieces of equipment like centrifugal dewatering pumps, dredges, skid steers, and diesel/electric pumps!
• Variety: changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge
• Be a part of a true team. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performing a wide variety of jobs using basic construction skills and/or operating some power equipment
• Cleaning, preparation, and maintenance of construction equipment or components
• Participating in daily toolbox talk meetings, weekly safety meetings, Safety tours & CEDA’s ICE card program
• Required to operate and maintain trailer-mounted centrifugal dewatering pumps & manage sump levels
• Required to operate screen tanks, dredges, & coagulant pumping systems
• Required to complete line patrol on various systems to ensure the integrity of lines
• Required to work & drive in muddy/rough road conditions
• Required to manipulate valves, Rig In/Out diesel pumps, operate Dredges & Diesel /Electric pumps, skid steer, etc.
• Perform other activities to assist with process and machine operators
• Maintain Cleanliness of equipment & Housekeeping in immediate work areas
• May be required to assist with minor repairs and maintenance

Role Specifications:

• 2+ year’s labour experience is an asset
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence is required
• Prior experience with pumps, centrifuge systems or dredging and dewatering is an asset
• Experience around heavy equipment (Loader, Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe) is an asset
• Valid CSO certification (or combination of CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional or BSO)
• Standard First aid, fall arrest, training is beneficial
• Comfortable working on and around open bodies of water
• Able to provide a negative result on a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Skills:

• You have the ability to prioritize and initiate innovative solutions
• You demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills
• You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
• Prior experience working at heights with the use of special fall restraint equipment
• Comfortable with the use of additional respiratory equipment (N-95 Dust Mask / North Half mask)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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