Dredge Operator

**Company Description**
CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you

CEDA is looking for experienced Dredge Operators to work on an upcoming project in Sparwood, BC.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive wages and excellent benefits starting on your first day
- ** 20x10 shift **rotation **8+ hours** per day
- 8-month** **contract with the** possibility of extension**:

- ** Travel **and **Accommodations **are provided
- ** Safety is number 1**: we watch out for one another

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Operate dredge and all components
- Perform small engine maintenance such as checking/adding oils and tightening lose fittings
- Perform daily preventative maintenance including engine checks, fueling the dredge, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function,
- Read and understand dredge pressure, vacuum and flow gauges
- Move, tow, and anchor dredges and barges around the pond
- Assist with pipeline rig-ins and rig-outs on dredges and barges
- 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.
- Ability to travel and flexibility in scheduling in required.

**Role Specifications**:

- Prior experience with pumps, centrifuge systems or dredging and dewatering
- Experience with Mud Cat Dredge or Electric Dredge is an asset
- Valid Class 5 licence with a clean abstract
- Valid CSO certification (or combination of CSTS-09 and OSSA Regional or BSO)
- Valid Pleasure Craft operator card is desirable
- Marine Emergency Duties (A1 or A3) licence is an asset
- Small Vessel Operator (SVOP) training is an asset
- Able to provide a negative pre-employment alcohol and drug test;
- Able to work in confined space or at heights with the use of fall restraint equipment is an asset
- Comfortable with the use of additional respiratory equipment (N-95 Dust Mask / North Half mask)

**Skills**
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Comfortable being on and around open bodies of water
- Comfortable working outdoors in harsh weather conditions
- You have the ability to prioritize and initiate innovative solutions
- You demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills
- You possess an uncompromising commitment to health and safety at all times

**Additional Information**
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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