Field Supervisor

DeBusk Services Canada, Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching contribution

Health Benefits

Vehicle Allowance

Flexible working hours

Bankable time off

Job summary

DeBusk Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead multiple crews performing vacuum and hydro blasting at industrial facilities, ensuring safe, efficient completion of jobs and proper equipment readiness. The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, 1–2 years supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 25% with 12–16 hour shifts.

On-call 24/7 and outdoor work are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in the hydro blasting and vacuuming field.
• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Must be capable of passing a hair follicle and urine drug screen.
• Ability to travel out of town up to 25% of the time and work at Industrial Owner Facilities.
• Perform Manual Labor to complete tasks associated with service lines performed by USA Debusk.
• Be On Call 24/7, Flexible - willingness to work off shifts and weekends.
• Able to work shifts up to 12-16 hours (day or night), both indoors and outdoors in the sun, which requires being on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop staff; train new employees per policy.
• Supervise staff performance and attendance.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and safety guidelines are followed.
• Load out hydro blast and vacuum truck jobs and ensure equipment readiness.
• Inspect all aspects of work from site to equipment.
• Complete Job Safety Analysis and safety paperwork.
• Communicate updates with Clients.
• Assist in general maintenance of equipment and cleaning.
• Complete time sheets and admin paperwork by deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong Supervisory Skills

Strong active listening skills

Professional presentation

Organizational skills

Sound decision making

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TWIC card

Job description

USA DeBusk is a best-in-class mechanical and industrial cleaning services provider specializing in serving the downstream energy sector. We offer a full suite of maintenance and turnaround services including hydro blasting, hydro cutting, hydro excavation & vacuum services, unit clearing & chemical cleaning, tank cleaning, degassing & vapor control, pigging & decoking, controlled-volume pigging, FCC hot catalyst services, fixed bed inert catalyst services, blind-to-blind specialty exchanger services & bundle extraction, and transportation, storage & transloading services, as well as specialty turnaround services. We are currently expanding our DeBusk Canada operation based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Job Description:

The Field Supervisor will lead multiple crews in performing vacuum and hydro blasting services to safely and effectively complete hydro blasting and vacuuming jobs at industrial facilities. The Field Supervisor will perform a wide range of physical activities that require strength and flexibility of whole body for handling, positioning, moving, and manipulating equipment and materials, emergency response, vacuum truck operations, waste disposal, site remediation and high-pressure water blasting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise, coach, and develop staff members, assist in training all new employees in completion of expected job duties in accordance with all company and client policy.
• Supervise staff members’ workplace performance and attendance.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly, adhere to and enforce all safety OSHA guidelines, policy, and procedures.
• Must have specific knowledge of all Hydro Blast Pumps (10K, 20K, 40K).
• Must have specific knowledge of Liquid Vacuum and Air Machine Trucks.
• Load out hydro blast and vacuum truck jobs, i.e., be familiar with all pieces of equipment necessary to complete the required job scope safely and effectively.
• Inspect all aspects of work from the jobsite to equipment before commencing work.
• Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and all applicable safety paperwork.
• Communicate Updates with Clients.
• Assist in general maintenance of company equipment, service, grease, etc.
• Wash and clean company equipment – Pressure wash, clean cabs, etc.
• General housekeeping – sweeping floors, taking out trash, and helping keep work areas clean and organized.
• Help with future job load outs or unloads from previous jobs – Return equipment and PPE back to designated areas.
• Complete time sheets and all admin paperwork by required deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Strong Supervisory Skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Professional presentation, confident in ability to promote service lines and manage work
• Organizational skills—able to prioritize responsibilities
• Sound decision making
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years of related experience required.
• 1 to 2 years supervisory experience required.
• Previous work experience at Industrial Owner Facilities
• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally
• Experience in the hydro blasting and vacuuming field.
• Valid TWIC card – if recently applied for it, a receipt will suffice for interview purposes.
• Must be capable of passing a hair follicle and urine drug screen.
• Ability to travel out of town up to 25% of the time and work at Industrial Owner Facilities.
• Perform Manual Labor to complete tasks associated with service lines performed by USA Debusk
• Be On Call 24/7, Flexible - willingness to work off shifts and weekends.
• Able to work shifts up to 12-16 hours (day or night), both indoors and outdoors in the sun, which requires being on your feet.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The DeBusk Canada office location is 7211 – 8th Street, Edmonton, Alberta
• Regular Office Hours are Monday to Friday; 0730 to 1600hrs
• Peak months are April/May and September/October.
• Workload during peak months is multiple one week duration projects of 12-hour shifts, with little time between each project.
• There is regular travel expected with this role.
• Most projects will require overnights away from home.
• The Project Manager enjoys a flexible work schedule during off-peak and planning months.
• This position requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and spend up to 16 hours on shift, either day or night shift, weekends, and holidays.
• The applicant must be able to work outside, anytime of the year, with outdoor temperatures anywhere between -40°C to +40°C.
• The applicant must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in poor lighting.
• The applicant must be able to work while wearing any combination of Fire-Resistant Clothing (FRC), hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, CSA safety boots, gloves, half and full-face respirator, chemical suit, and goggles, SCBA, fall protection harness.

Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: RRSP Matching contribution, off-peak flexible working hours, bankable time off, Health Benefits, vehicle allowance.