Equipment Operator - Woodfibre

TIC - The Industrial; Squamish; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator Lead Hand for the Woodfibre Project in British Columbia. The role involves operating various types of equipment, managing field operations, and ensuring safety in a marine-adjacent environment. Candidates must have over 5 years of operational experience, a Class 1 Driver's license, and valid safety certifications. The position offers a competitive rate with rotational shifts and requires local candidates from Coquitlam, BC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating various equipment including zoom boom and forklift.
• Must possess Lead Hand experience.
• Experience in marine operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for loading/offloading barges.
• Ensure equipment operates safely in a marine environment.
• Manage a small team as Lead Hand.

Skills

Zoom Boom operation

Forklift operation

Lead hand experience

Marine operations

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Class 1 Driver's license

Tools

Zoom Boom Ticket

Forklift Ticket

Job description

Requisition ID:176608

Position Summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator Lead Hand for the Woodfibre Project in BC. This role involves operating various types of equipment in a marine-adjacent industrial environment. Candidates must be local to Coquitlam, BC, as the position is based at the Marine Yard.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience operating zoom boom, calmar or similar forklift, shunt truck, high way truck and trailer
• Lead hand experience
• Marine experience is an asset
  • Backing trailers onto barges
  • Loading/offloading equipment and materials from barges
  • Must be familiar with hydraulic systems while working in a marine environment
• Must have Class 1 Driver's license and provide 5 year Driver's Abstract
• Valid Zoom Boom Ticket
• Valid Forklift Ticket
• CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015

Shift Information

• 5/2 rotation
• Must be available to work days or nights

Additional Information

• No LOA - daily commute required. Must be local to Coquitlam, BC
• Base rate of $43.30/hour + Lead hand premium of $3.00/hour
• Upon an offer, all candidates must be able to pass a SureHire Drug, Alcohol, & 50lb Fitness to work test.
• Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

Project Information

Located in Squamish, BC, Woodfibre LNG will be the world’s firstnet-zeroLNG export facility, setting a new global standard for sustainability in the energy industry.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.