Contract Dispatch Technician

NES Fircroft; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering staffing provider in Lloydminster is looking for a Contract Dispatch Technician to manage fluid movement plans within the Transportation & Logistics team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of related experience, advanced computer skills, and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers a day shift schedule of 7 on 7 off for a contract length of 1 year.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years fluid hauling-related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop load plans for fluid transportation.
• Coordinate disposal facility capacity with operations.
• Monitor inventories to meet transportation targets.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Fluid hauling-related experience

Advanced computer skills

Strong communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Education

Related post-secondary education or diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Contract Dispatch Technician

Location: Lloydminster, AB (Local candidates or willing to relocate at own expense)

Schedule: 7 on 7 off DAY SHIFT (7AM-7PM)

Contract Length: 1 year

Description

The Contract Dispatch Technician is responsible for the day-to-day execution of the fluid movement load plans within the Transportation & Logistics team servicing Heavy Oil and Gas operations. Movement of fluids takes place from the well tank location to either a disposal facility or battery (i.e. end destinations) to include emulsion, produced water, clean oil, and sour product.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop load plans for night and day shifts and verify plans with carriers and against facility capacities and availability (e.g. to balance and optimize). Use operations run sheets, specific computer software, and Excel to develop load plans.
• Coordinate the direction and utilization of disposal and facility capacity with production operations and carriers using District procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor inventories to obtain levels (%) which meets Transportation dept targets.
• Collaborate with Supv. Transportation & Logistics as well as the Field Area Advisors to optimize and improve fluid movement processes, targets, and load plans. Create troubleshooting scenarios for ongoing analysis and review.
• Implement Logistics Emergency Response Procedure during accident or incident.

MUST HAVE

• Valid Driver's License
• A minimum of 5-7 years fluid hauling-related experience.
• Knowledge of legal land descriptions
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership, decision making, and facilitation skills
• Highly motivated, outstanding positive attitude and desire to grow job responsibility
• Flexible and adapt easily to changing priorities
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with operators, carriers, and coworkers

NICE to HAVE

• Previous safety experience
• Related post‑secondary education or diploma from Technical School
• Incident Investigation certification
• Safety courses, training, certifications
• Prior work with Operations and Fluid Haulers
• Auditing experience and/or certification would be an asset
• Incident Investigation experience and/or certification would be an asset
• Working knowledge of SCADA would be an asset

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.