Industrial Tank Cleaner

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Full-Time Contract (Shutdown)
• Location:
  
  Near Fort St. John, BC (camp accommodations provided)
• Start Date:
  
  June 7, 2026
• Schedule:
  
  Shutdown rotation, 12 hours per day
• Hours:
  
  12 hours per day; overtime after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week
• Compensation: $28.00 per hour plus applicable overtime
• Accommodations:
  Camp accommodations and meals provided
• Experience:
  
  Heavy industrial or confined space experience preferred
• Certification:
  Confined Space Entry and H2S Alive preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Grizzly Trek is seeking Industrial Tank Cleaners to join our valued client's team on a shutdown starting June 7, 2026 near Fort St. John, BC. This is a Full-Time Contract position in a camp setting, intended for individuals who understand the realities of heavy industrial work and are prepared for one of the most physically demanding roles on site. This position requires confined space entry and prolonged work in high-heat environments and is not suitable for individuals uncomfortable with extreme working conditions.

Workers will be on a shutdown rotation, working 12 hours per day with overtime paid after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week in line with British Columbia employment standards.

• Work for extended periods inside confined spaces, including tanks and vessels
• Perform duties while wearing full PPE including Tyvek suit, full-face respirator, and rubber boots
• Safely complete work in hot, enclosed environments
• Maintain constant communication with attendants and supervisors during confined space operations
• Support shutdown timelines by completing assigned cleaning scopes on schedule
• Follow all client, site, and Grizzly Trek safety policies without exception
• Participate in pre-job hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and safety meetings

• Must be physically able to fit through an 18-inch manway
• Must be capable of working in hot, confined spaces for long durations
• Ability to wear full PPE, including respiratory protection, for extended periods of time
• Strong physical endurance and mental resilience
• Willingness to live and work in a camp environment on a shutdown rotation
• Commitment to safe, respectful worksite behaviour

• Previous experience with confined space entry, tank cleaning, or industrial vacuum work
• Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive, First Aid, or related safety certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Previous shutdown or turnaround experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial settings
• Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Work is performed inside enclosed industrial tanks and vessels under high-heat conditions while wearing full protective equipment. This role is physically and mentally demanding and requires sustained focus, strength, and strict adherence to safety procedures. Workers will be accommodated in a camp near Fort St. John, BC, with meals provided. Candidates must fully understand that this is difficult work and be prepared for uncomfortable conditions.

• Hourly wage of $28.00 with overtime after 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week
• Camp accommodations and meals provided at no cost to the employee
• Shutdown opportunity with steady daily hours throughout the project duration
• Support with onboarding, required documentation, and safety tickets
• Ongoing mentorship, check-ins, and workforce support from Grizzly Trek
• Career planning assistance for future shutdown and skilled trade opportunities
• Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
• AD&D insurance:
  Matching life insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
• Extended health care: drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing, and more
• Paramedical services: annual coverage for chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, and mental health
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 orthodontic coverage for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days

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