Industrial Waste Facility Operator

grizzlytrek; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance + AD&D

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Overtime opportunities

Career training and development

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek is seeking a skilled Facility Operator for an Oilfield Waste Landfill in Fort McMurray, AB. The role requires operating the site per SOPs, coordinating gate loading/unloading, and logging all flows to balance the plant. On-call duties and a 14/14 rotation are included.

The ideal candidate has oil/gas operations experience, a valid Class 5 licence, and safety certifications such as H2S Alive and First Aid. Fort McMurray residency and reliable transport are expected.

Qualifications

• Facility, plant, or field operations experience in oil and gas, industrial waste, or water treatment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of pumps, tanks, and facility equipment.
• Ability to manage paperwork: manifests, tickets, logs, permits, and plant balancing.
• Valid Class 5 licence and a strong safety record.
• Willingness to work a 14 on/14 off schedule, including weekends and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Run the facility to its SOPs and update procedures as site conditions change.
• Receive and direct loads, coordinate gate flow, and oversee safe unloading.
• Track and log every incoming/outgoing fluid; file tickets and balance the plant.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and oversee third-party contractor compliance.
• Inspect/maintain equipment and schedule repairs outside your scope.
• Run hazard assessments, report incidents, and uphold environmental conditions.
• Support haulers/customers with logistics and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Facility operations experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Paperwork proficiency

Valid Class 5 licence

On-call availability

Education

H2S Alive

Standard First Aid

Tools

CSTS-2020

Ground Disturbance Level 2

Loader or dozer seat time

Job description

Facility Operator (Oilfield Waste Landfill)

Hiring now. Qualified operators are being interviewed this week.

Fort McMurray, AB | $35 to $45/hr | Full-Time | 14 and 14 Rotation

Oilfield Waste Facility Operations | Experienced Operator | One Position

At a Glance

• Pay: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, based on experience
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta (must be local, no camp or travel provided)
• Facility: Oilfield waste landfill. This is not a municipal garbage landfill.
• Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off, including weekends and holidays
• Hours: 8 to 12 hours per day, with on-call support required
• Experience: Facility, plant, or field operations in oil and gas, industrial waste, or water
• Certification: Valid Class 5 licence. H2S Alive and Standard First Aid preferred.
• Start: Immediate

The Site

This is a regulated oilfield waste facility in the Fort McMurray region, taking drilling waste, contaminated soil, tank bottoms, sludges, and produced water from upstream and oil sands operations. It is not garbage. No household trash, no curbside collection, no residential traffic. Trucks and vac units come through the gate all day, and everything that arrives or leaves is weighed, manifested, tracked, and logged against the site's operating approval and AER Directive 058.

What You'll Do

• Run the facility to its Standard Operating Procedures, and update those procedures as site conditions change
• Receive and direct incoming loads, coordinate truck flow at the gate, and oversee safe unloading
• Track and log every incoming and outgoing fluid and waste stream, file tickets, and balance the plant
• Issue Safe Work Permits and oversee third party contractor compliance on site
• Inspect and maintain facility equipment, pumps, and tanks, and schedule contractors for repairs outside your scope
• Run hazard assessments, report incidents, and hold the site to its environmental approval conditions
• Support haulers and customers with logistics, and keep the work area clean and safe

What You Bring

• Facility, plant, or field operations experience in oil and gas, industrial waste, or water treatment
• Mechanical background, confident inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining pumps, tanks, and facility equipment
• Comfortable with the paperwork: manifests, tickets, logs, permits, and plant balancing in Word, Excel, and email
• Valid Class 5 licence and a strong safety and compliance record
• Able to work a 14 and 14 including weekends and holidays, and be available for on‑call
• Living in Fort McMurray with reliable transportation to site

Nice to Have

• Water experience of any kind is a strong asset: produced water handling, water treatment, water transfer, disposal wells, or water plant operation
• Landfill, waste management, or well operations background, and familiarity with AER Directive 058
• CSTS-2020 and Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Loader or dozer seat time as a backup skill, though this is not an equipment operator role

Why Operators Take This Job

You run the facility. This is not a seat on a crew where someone else makes the calls, it is the operator's site, and the person who holds it is trusted to keep it safe and compliant. The rotation is a real 14 and 14 at home in Fort McMurray, so no camp, no flights, and no room to pay for on your days off.

What We Offer

• $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Overtime available based on operational requirements
• Life insurance plus AD&D with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health: drugs, hospital, vision, and paramedical including mental health
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic coverage for children
• Travel insurance, plus ongoing training and career development support

About GrizzlyTrek

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.