Position Scope

ML Northern is seeking FUEL & LUBE TECHNICIANS to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. For this role, ML Northern offers a combined rate of up to $53.32/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

Site: Syncrude/Suncor Sites

Schedule: 14 x 7, 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours).

Accommodations: Camp is not provided

Transportation: 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 key and we offer lots!

Up to a combined rate of pay of $53.32/ 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 bi-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 or equipment at the Lube Islands

Daily servicing/Fueling of the large loading equipment in the mine

Assisting maintenance with lube extraction/refilling during repairs

Fueling and greasing of mining & support equipment, with some labourer duties

Help in all tasks including general yard clean up, assisting mechanics and servicepersons and other day to day tasks as directed by the maintenance supervisor.





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 secure 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

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

Have a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement

Must be able to operate a standard vehicle

Preference will be given to candidates with related experience

Must be a self-starter

Previous experience in the serviceperson (serviceperson) role

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

Summary

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 Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness

Silica Awareness

OHS Alberta Legislation

Field Ergonomics

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

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

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 and other site-specific details.

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

ML Northern in a Nutshell

Certified lube and fuel truck professionals with a long history of serving Alberta’s oil patch, ML Northern is built on experience and expertise. Since 2007, we’ve been providing top-quality field maintenance service to clients throughout the province. In that time, we’ve steadily grown, acquiring the staff and equipment to better meet our customers’ needs.

Helping both large and small organizations in Alberta and even British Columbia, we’re dedicated to helping heavy industry operate as efficiently as possible.

Turning Big Ideas into Excellent Service

We work on the forefront of innovation and technology to take products from an idea all the way to the end consumer.

ML Northern provides preventative maintenance, fuel and lube and steam services throughout the oilsands.

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