Industrial Coater - General Foreperson

Working Energy; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy and industrial construction is seeking a Sandblaster/Coater General Foreperson for the Mount Bracey Compressor Station project in Prince George, Canada. The role involves leading a small team, ensuring safety compliance, and performing technical blasting and coating tasks. This position offers competitive travel pay and camp retention, along with a commitment to employee safety and development.

Benefits

Travel pay: $400/shift

Camp retention: $25/day

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating various types of equipment.
• Knowledgeable in conventional and airless spray applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-6 persons on the Mount Bracey Compressor Station project.
• Blasting/painting/coating material to required specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Safety Focused

Troubleshooting

Team Management

Education

NACE Level 1 or 2 Certification

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Strike is currently looking for a field Sandblaster/Coater General Foreperson to lead a small team of sandblasters and coaters on our Mount Bracey Compressor Station project. The Sandblaster/Coater team will be blasting and coating on above ground piping and structural steel.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and to treat others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Project Name: Mount Bracey Compressor Station
• Nearest City: Prince George, B.C (Camp Project)
• Shift: 14 Days on/7 Days off
• Travel pay: $400/shift
• Camp retention: $25/day

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead a team of 4-6 persons and have proven experience during such work
• Blasting/painting/coating material to the required specifications
• Troubleshooting issues with field sandblast unit, compressor, blast pot, hose etc.
• Select appropriate coating and mix as per manufacturers specifications
• Testing the atmosphere and paint/coating thicknesses and filling out the required documentation
• Holiday testing when required and filling out the proper documentation
• Completing jobs in a timely manner meeting set deadlines
• Driving to and from various sites in a company vehicle
• Coordinate with onsite client representatives
• Working safely and maintaining a clean working environment
• Clean equipment and perform routine maintenance

Safety Tickets Required

• CSTS 2020 or Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
• Bear or Wildlife Awareness course
• Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross) or WorkSafe BC Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) Training Certificate
• WHIMIS 2015 (Strike can provide when onboarding)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods – TDG (Strike can provide when onboarding)
• Fall Protection Training
• Arial Work Platform Training

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 2+ years of directly related work experience operating various types of equipment
• NACE Level 1 or 2
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required
• Knowledgeable in conventional and airless spray application areas

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• You are safety focused when it comes to people and equipment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Experience with trouble shooting issues in the field
• Ability to work well in both independent and team environments and manage multiple tasks while working under minimal supervision

Why work for Strike:

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada.

At Strike we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been shown through the recognition of being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and then later recognized at Platinum Level for Canada’s Best Managed Companies distinction since 2018.

Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. At Strike we also reward our own people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture at Strike is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike.

Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety focused company that allows our employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. At Strike, we have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. As we value the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Strike Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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