Fuel & Lube Technician

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Fuel & Lube Technician at a remote mining site in Fort McMurray. This physically demanding role involves fueling and greasing mining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and assisting in various maintenance tasks. With a competitive pay rate, ample overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment, this position offers room for growth and advancement. You’ll enjoy camp accommodations and transportation to the site, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to thrive in the oil and gas industry. If you have a passion for safety and a strong work ethic, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay

Night shift premium

Boot Allowance

Paid bi-weekly

Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours

Transportation to and from site

PPE provided

Room for growth and future advancements

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement required.
• Experience operating heavy machinery is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Fueling and greasing of mining equipment and performing laborer duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement

Ability to operate standard vehicles

Strong listening skills

Self-starter

Safety-first attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Loader

Aerial Work Platform (AWP)

Job description

Position Scope

ML Northern is seeking FUEL & LUBE TECHNICIANS to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

For this role, ML Northern offers a combined rate of up to $51.83/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Kearl.
• Schedule: 14 x 14, 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours).
• Accommodations: Camp accommodations provided
• Transportation: Flights may be provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary (when going to select sites). Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shift).
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $51.83/ hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Boot Allowance
• Paid bi-weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Fueling and greasing of mining & support equipment, with some labourer duties
• Help in all tasks including general yard clean up, assisting mechanics and servicepersons and other day to day tasks as directed by the maintenance supervisor.
• Very physically demanding position working in adverse condition
• Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures
• Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Have a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Must be able to operate a standard vehicle
• Preference will be given to candidates with related experience
• Must be a self-starter
• Experience operating forklift, bobcat and loader would be an asset
• Aerial Work Platform (AWP) and Fall Arrest Certification would be an asset
• Access to Suncor, Syncrude and Syncrude Aurora & Kearl
• A safety-first attitude
• Attentive and possess strong listening skills
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written

Summary

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO
• Silica Awareness
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
• OHS Alberta Legislation
• Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

Overview

ML Northern in a Nutshell

Certified lube and fuel truck professionals with a long history of serving Alberta’s oil patch, ML Northern is built on experience and expertise. Since 2007, we’ve been providing top-quality field maintenance service to clients throughout the province. In that time, we’ve steadily grown, acquiring the staff and equipment to better meet our customers’ needs. Helping both large and small organizations in Alberta and even British Columbia, we’re dedicated to helping heavy industry operate as efficiently as possible.

Turning Big Ideas into Great Service

We work on the forefront of innovation and technology to take products from an idea all the way to the end consumer.

ML Northern provides preventative maintenance, fuel and lube and steam services throughout the oilsands.