Serviceperson

Position Scope

ML Northern is seeking a Serviceperson to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

For this role, ML Northern offers a combined rate of up to $56.15/hour as well as room for growth

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: The successful candidates could work on any of one of our current sites: Suncor, Syncrude and Kearl.
• Schedule: 14 x 7, 12-hour days (Paid for 12 hours) (14 Days, 7 off, 14 nights, 7 off)
• Accommodations: Camp accommodations are a possibility but not a guarantee.
• Transportation: Flights may be provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary (when going to select sites). Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shift).
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $56.15 hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Boot Allowance
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fueling/lubricating heavy equipment in the field
• Assist with PM/lube services at Lube Islands and in the field (oil and filter changes)
• Daily fueling and shift servicing of equipment at the Lube Islands
• Daily servicing/fueling of the large loading equipment in the mine
• Assisting maintenance with lube extraction/refilling during repairs
• Very physically demanding position working in adverse condition
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Minimum 1 year experience in a serviceperson role required
• Previous experience in the oil sands required
• Have a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Must be able to operate a manual 18 speed transmission
• Preference will be given to candidates with related experience
• Must be a self-starter
• Experience operating forklift, bobcat and loader would be an asset
• Aerial Work Platform (AWP) and Fall Arrest Certification would be an asset
• Access to Suncor, Syncrude and Syncrude Aurora & Kearl
• A safety-first attitude
• Attentive and possess strong listening skills
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• CSO, Silica Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness, H2S Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness & Field Ergonomics Certification

Summary

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO
• Silica Awareness
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness
• H2S Awareness
• Field Ergonomics
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
• Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
• Will receive a call to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date