Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator – Pipeline/Facility Abandonment and Pipeline Repairs

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Summit Decommissioning Services (SDS) team as a Equipment Operator (Competition # 26-08-0768). This position will be assigned to our Brooks, Alberta office, with field work in various locations across Alberta. We welcome applicants from all areas.

This role will be in a fast-paced team environment, working in a hands-on capacity completing pipeline/facility decommissioning and pipeline maintenance projects under the direction of our field supervisory staff.

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Managers, technical administrators, business development professionals, and an in-house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals.

Your primary duties will include but are not limited to the following;

• Safely operate and maintain an Excavator, including relative implements, with proactive participation in our compulsory maintenance program
• Perform structural demolition of industrial, commercial, and oil & gas facilities in accordance with engineered demolition plans.
• Execute pipeline and facility decommissioning activities, including excavation, back filling, grading, and site restoration.
• Remove above ground structures, foundations, process equipment, tanks, piping, and concrete infrastructure.
• Conduct selective demolition while protecting adjacent assets, utilities, and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Assist with pipeline abandonment activities, including exposing pipelines, supporting cut-and-cap operations, and back filling excavations.
• Load, sort, and manage demolition debris for recycling, disposal, or salvage in accordance with project specifications.
• Perform precision excavation around buried utilities using approved excavation practices and spotter guidance.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs while accurately documenting deficiencies.
• Read and interpret site drawings, utility locates, excavation permits, and work packages.
• Participate in daily hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) prior to commencing work.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, OH&S legislation, client requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors, labourers, hydrovac crews, surveyors, and environmental personnel to safely execute work.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of work areas and ensure sites remain organized throughout project execution.
• Operate equipment safely in confined work spaces and around live utilities and existing infrastructure.
  Assist with rigging, lifting, and material handling activities as required.
• Follow all Client & Summit Decommissioning Policies, Practices, Procedures as well as legislated requirements
  Candidates must be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, fast paced project team environment and able to undertake a variety of project related tasks, deadlines and ability to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions and isolated locations.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience operating an excavator including excavating in close proximity to in service pipelines
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and work independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• Possess exceptional understanding of safety processes/tools and hazard recognition
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications
• This can be a physically demanding role, the candidate…