Fuel & Lube Technician - Entry

North American Energy Partners, Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Boot allowance

Transportation to site

Benefits after 400 hours

Paid bi-weekly

IUOE Local 955 union membership

Room for growth

Job summary

ML Northern seeks Fuel & Lube Technicians for our remote mining site team near Fort McMurray. The role offers a combined pay rate up to CAD 53.32/hour, with overtime and benefits after meeting hours, including night shift premium and a boot allowance.

Site transportation is provided from Fort McMurray; accommodations are not provided. Union membership with IUOE Local 955 is included. Room for growth and long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Ability to operate a standard vehicle and perform vehicle-related tasks.
• Self-motivated with a safety-first attitude and strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• High school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Fuel and lubricate heavy equipment in the field.
• Assist PM/Lube services at Lube Islands and in the field.
• Daily fueling and servicing of equipment at the mine.
• Support maintenance with lube extraction/refilling during repairs.
• Careful handling of safety policies and PPE use.
• General yard cleanup and collaboration with mechanics and supervisors.

Skills

Class 3 License with Air Brake

Operate standard vehicle

Self-starter

English proficiency

Safety-first attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education asset

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

Loader operation

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 $53.32/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site: Syncrude/Suncor Sites
• Schedule: 14 x 7, 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours).
• Accommodations: Camp is not provided
• Transportation: 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 $53.32/ 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/lubricating heavy equipment in the field.
• Assist with PM/Lube Services at Lube Islands and in the field (oil and Filter changes)
• Daily Fueling and shift servicing or equipment at the Lube Islands
• Daily servicing/Fueling of the large loading equipment in the mine
• Assisting maintenance with lube extraction/refilling during repairs
• 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

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
• Previous experience in the serviceperson (serviceperson) role
• 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
• Silica Awareness
• OHS Alberta Legislation
• Field Ergonomics
• 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

  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.