Equipment Operator – Pipeline/Facility Abandonment and Pipeline Repairs

SUMMIT; Brooks; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT Decommissioning Services, a division of Summit, An Earth Services Company, seeks an Equipment Operator for our Brooks, Alberta team. You will safely operate excavators and support decommissioning projects across Alberta, working with supervisors, crews, and environmental staff.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years excavator experience near active pipelines, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience operating an excavator including excavating in close proximity to in service pipelines.
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and work independently with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Possess exceptional understanding of safety processes/tools and hazard recognition.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications.
• This can be a physically demanding role, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a functional fitness test prior to successful employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain an Excavator, including relative implements, with proactive participation in our compulsory maintenance program.
• Perform structural demolition of industrial, commercial, and oil & gas facilities in accordance with engineered demolition plans.
• Execute pipeline and facility decommissioning activities, including excavation, backfilling, grading, and site restoration.
• Remove above ground structures, foundations, process equipment, tanks, piping, and concrete infrastructure.
• Conduct selective demolition while protecting adjacent assets, utilities, and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Assist with pipeline abandonment activities, including exposing pipelines, supporting cut-and-cap operations, and backfilling excavations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMIT, An Earth Services Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Summit Decommissioning Services (SDS) team as a Equipment Operator (Competition # 26-08-0768). This position will be assigned to our Brooks, Alberta office, with field work in various locations across Alberta. We welcome applicants from all areas.

What To Expect

This role will be in a fast-paced team environment, working in a hands-on capacity completing pipeline/facility decommissioning and pipeline maintenance projects under the direction of our field supervisory staff.

You will be supported by the entire Summit organization which consists of a dynamic team of Managers, technical administrators, business development professionals, and an in-house IT department and many other highly experienced, skilled and educated Professionals.

Job Duties

• Safely operate and maintain an Excavator, including relative implements, with proactive participation in our compulsory maintenance program
• Perform structural demolition of industrial, commercial, and oil & gas facilities in accordance with engineered demolition plans.
• Execute pipeline and facility decommissioning activities, including excavation, backfilling, grading, and site restoration.
• Remove above ground structures, foundations, process equipment, tanks, piping, and concrete infrastructure.
• Conduct selective demolition while protecting adjacent assets, utilities, and environmentally sensitive areas.
• Assist with pipeline abandonment activities, including exposing pipelines, supporting cut-and-cap operations, and backfilling excavations.
• Load, sort, and manage demolition debris for recycling, disposal, or salvage in accordance with project specifications.
• Perform precision excavation around buried utilities using approved excavation practices and spotter guidance.
• Complete daily equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs while accurately documenting deficiencies.
• Read and interpret site drawings, utility locates, excavation permits, and work packages.
• Participate in daily hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) prior to commencing work.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, OH&S legislation, client requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with supervisors, labourers, hydrovac crews, surveyors, and environmental personnel to safely execute work.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of work areas and ensure sites remain organized throughout project execution.
• Operate equipment safely in confined workspaces and around live utilities and existing infrastructure.
• Assist with rigging, lifting, and material handling activities as required.
• Follow all Client & Summit Decommissioning Policies, Practices, Procedures as well as legislated requirements

Candidates must be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, fast paced project team environment and able to undertake a variety of project related tasks, deadlines and ability to work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions and isolated locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience operating an excavator including excavating in close proximity to in service pipelines
• Ability to take initiative, ownership and work independently with excellent problem-solving skills
• Possess exceptional understanding of safety processes/tools and hazard recognition
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and clean drivers abstract
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 certifications
• This can be a physically demanding role, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a functional fitness test prior to successful employment

The following are considered an asset

• Current First Aid, H2S, Confined Space Entry
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Equipment Operator Certification

Company Info

Summit Decommissioning Services, a division of Summit, An Earth Services Company is an innovative industry leader in the abandonment and decommissioning services sector in Western Canada and Australia.

Summit’s vision is to build a great company with exceptional people to preserve and restore our natural environment.

If your passion and experience align with this vision, then Summit is for you! Visit our website, www.summitearth.com, for job postings.

We appreciate your interest in working with Summit. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.