WHY JOIN US

100% Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching program

Competitive wages and flexible vacation

Retention Bonus

Family-operated business

Ketek Group Inc
From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able to provide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oil and gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND
In this entry level position, you will assist other shop personnel and Project Managers with a variety of tasks, while learning the basics of maintenance on Ketek equipment, including how to operate various hand tools. The Shop Hand is expected to be adaptable, eager to learn, and have basic mechanical aptitude. This position is a local to Fort McMurray role that will not provide for LOA or Accommodations.

CORE DUTIES
Shop Operations

Receive, understand and execute instructions from Shop Foreman and senior employees

Clean equipment and tools using high-power pressure washer

Disassemble equipment, if needed, to thoroughly clean

Identify faulty/damaged equipment and or defective materials and inform supervisor of problem

Determine the correct type of tools/equipment to be used for a specific task

Utilize checklists, inspections, work procedures and safety guidelines to complete tasks

Complete assigned tasks in a safe, efficient and timely manner

Perform routine housekeeping duties in the shop

Other Duties

Complete all required paperwork on a daily basis, including hazard assessment and Daily Job Control Sheet

Cooperate with Training department for scheduling of new/recertification training

Observe all safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment

Ensure all Ketek’s work procedures, policies and Occupational Health and Safety regulations are followed

Represent Ketek in a light that is commensurate with the values of Management and the Corporate Vision and Mission Statements'

Parts runs/vehicle deliveries and pickups

Duties,



responsibilities and activities may change or current ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required

Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and clean driver’s abstract

High school diploma or GED

Fluent in the English language (reading, written, spoken)

Experience working with basic hand tools

Ability to deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

Ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent demanding deadlines

Ability to handle changing schedules and priorities, with high level prioritization skills

Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Preferred

Experience towing a trailer

Experience on oilfield or oil sandssites

Experience operating a wheel loader and/or skid steer

Experience in dewatering, well-testing, or water transfer

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 and metal particulates - hearing and respiratory protection is provided when needed

Potential exposure to acetylene gas, fumes, oil, and paint residue

Exposure to sharp edges, pinch points, trip and slip hazards, and blind spots

May be required to work in high, precarious places that are near moving parts and/or electrical works or in confined spaces

Work Environment

Field environment (10%) and shop environment (90%)

Outside of regular office hours as required

Required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat

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