Journeyman Crane Operator

Propak Systems Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Airdrie, AB is seeking Journeyman Crane Operators for its fabrication shops. The role involves operating cranes, performing inspections, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should hold an Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate and have 1-2 years of experience. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to grow with a company that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Company matched group RRSP

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate.
• 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• Ability to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to lift, move, position, or place equipment.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance.
• Set up the crane for lifting operations.

Skills

Crane operation

Rigging and hoisting

Maintenance of cranes

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate

Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman Crane Operators to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB.

We offer day, evening and weekend shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are looking to grow with a company that values work‑life balance this may be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
• Drive the crane to the job site.
• Rig the machine up (pin the boom and pendant cables and pull the hoist cable in preparation for operation).
• Set up the machine for the lift (make it level and stable) using blocking and leveling materials.
• Booms (including telescoping booms and articulating booms possessing live lines) capable of swinging, hoisting and booming up and down with a lifting capacity of greater than 5 tons (4.5 tonnes) and less than 45 tons (40.8 tons).
• Service and operate travelling, fixed or climbing type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast or tower and a jib.
• Perform pre‑operational inspection, and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Perform routine maintenance work such as cleaning and lubricating cranes.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• Inter‑Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
• 1‑2 years of directly related work experience.
• As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug‑Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.
• This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.