BET Operator- Syncrude

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!