Equipment Operator

**POSITION BACKGROUND**:
The Equipment Operator is trained and certified in the operation of vehicles and other mobile equipment/machinery. The Equipment Operator works alongside other operators and Ketek personnel to ensure the safe movement and transportation of other equipment and materials within Ketek’s yard. During times when the Equipment Operator is not required to be running equipment, the Operator is expected to assist with other field operations.

**CORE DUTIES**:
**Equipment Operation**
- Safely transport equipment and materials
- Load, unload and stage equipment
- Correctly operate all equipment including but not limited to forklift, loader and skid steer
- Perform regular inspections, safety, maintenance, and servicing checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment
- Maintain equipment so it is presentable and works properly
- Complete all required paperwork on a daily basis, including equipment inspection checklists, PSI and Daily Job Control Sheets
- Participate in daily Tool Box talks

**Project / Field**
- Assist with the mobilization, monitoring, troubleshooting and demobilization of: well pumps, diesel pumps, and electric submersible pumps
- Maintain, repair, install, and service: generators, light towers, and heating equipment
- Take instruction from the Site Supervisor or Site Foreman to ensure projects are completed in a safe manner, on time, and on budget
- Assist with the routine maintenance and servicing of equipment in the field
- Use, clean, and maintain the different tools required at the worksite
- Load and unload equipment by hand
- Perform routine onsite housekeeping duties
- Operate vehicles in a safe manner

**Other Duties**
- Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and Mission Statements
- Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment
- Be considerate of the needs of our community and the environment
- Perform other related duties as required
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice._

**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**:
Required
- Equipment operator training and/or certification
- Minimum of 5 years oilfield and/or construction experience
- Fluent in the English language (reading, written, spoken)
- High School diploma
- Valid driver's license with clean driver's abstract
- Ability to deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
- Devoted to following code of ethics and safety rules
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred
- Fire Extinguisher knowledge
- Loader and Skid Steer experience
- **This position is defined as Safety Sensitive**:_ _Drug, Alcohol, Back, and Audio tests are required prior to commencing employment._

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel and use of hands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials
- Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required
- Use of mechanical aids: overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly may be required
- Regular exposure to loud noises. Hearing protection is provided when needed
- Potential exposure to acetylene gas, fumes, oil, and paint residue

Work Environment
- Field environment (90%), Shop environment (10%)
- May be required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours
- Will be required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat

**TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES**:
As per Ketek’s Training Matrix (G018).

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5S 1X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Equipment Operating: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: One location