BET Operator- Syncrude

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Team Lead, the BET (Bird Environmental Team) Operator is responsible for supporting bird monitoring and environmental activities for a tailings/wastewater operation on a client site in a safe, productive, and efficient manner according to the scope of the project and the work method being performed. The operator will also clean/maintain the equipment and assist with any labor task and comply with all policies and procedures.
 
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

Key Focus:

• Perform general/manual labor duties and tasks as required; maintenance, troubleshooting, switching out propane tanks, and any other labor tasks as required, possibly on or around bodies of water.
• Operate a SHERPA ATV, Kubota, Argo, Loader, zoom boom, and other small equipment during labor related activities in a safe, productive and efficient manner.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on the equipment listed above, and keep equipment clean and tidy.
• Conduct set up, maintenance, and take down/removal of bird cannons and bird deterrents.
• Drive company or light duty assigned vehicles on site, transport employees to site locations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate work boat and ice breaker on tailings ponds as required.
• Accept instructions from the Team Lead and/or Shift Supervisor as directed, and adjust work and strategy according to changing conditions, policies, and procedures as needed.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, provide suggestions for improvement and safety.
• Advise Team Lead or Shift Supervisor of any required maintenance or repairs of the equipment.
• Maintain a safe disposition at all times, ensure the safety of the client site and more importantly, the safety of fellow personnel/drivers. 

  Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.  
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract.
• CSO or BSO or OSSA/ CSTS 09 is required.
• At least 1+ years of construction experience is required. Candidates with experience operating 980 Loader, SHERP ATV, Kubota, Argo, Zoom Boom & small equipment is required.
• Boat / Pleasure Craft  License is an asset (MED A3 is an asset)
• Understand the impact that tailings have on birds, the impact on the environment, and the impact to overall operations. 
• Understanding of vehicles, boating practices, heavy equipment, basic maintenance and troubleshooting. 
• Physically demanding role, which required candidate to be physically fit and able bodied with ability to lift up to 23 kgs (50 lbs)
• Half- mask fit is required (must be clean shaven)

This is full-time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB at the Syncrude site.
Work Schedule is 6 on and 6 off (3 days/ 3 nights/ 6 off); 12 hours per day

NOTE: Flight and Camp accommodation are NOT provided.

What we offer: 

• Company matching pension plan
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Highly competitive salaries
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career.
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.