Mudplant Operator

Bothar Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic operations team as a Mud Plant Operator, where you'll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Separation Plant. This role requires a strong understanding of fluid management and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively. You'll be involved in daily safety meetings, collaborating closely with site supervisors and other team members to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with separation plant equipment and a commitment to safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, contributing to innovative projects in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience with separation plant equipment and fluid management is essential.
• Boiler operation experience with a valid ticket is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the separation plant and associated equipment.
• Monitor and record equipment performance and communicate with site supervisors.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and assist with equipment maintenance.

Skills

Fluid management

Troubleshooting

Working at heights

Confined space experience

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Experience with separation plant equipment

Boiler operation experience

CWB certification

Tools

Separation plant equipment

Centrifuges

Pumps

Job description

Job Title: Mud Plant Operator

Department: Project Execution

Reporting to: Site Supervisor

Job Purpose and Objectives

The Operator will be part of the operations team responsible for the safe, technical, and economical operation, maintenance and set up of the Separation Plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Following all Bothar Policies
2. Mud plant equipment setup
3. Working knowledge of a closed slurry system, circulation times and volumes
4. Operate and maintain the separation plant, annular lubrication pumps, centrifuges and drilling fluids system
5. Follow the provided mud program and communicate to TBM operators and Site supervisor of any changes possibly required within parameters of mud program based on geology
6. Mix up slurry / lubrication Bentonite
7. Perform effective fluids and solids control, recycling and disposal
8. Keep inventory of all mud product onsite reporting usage to Site supervisor
9. Ensure all SDS’s are available at mud plant for mud product
10. Identify consumable or wear parts at mud plant and keep stocked through site supervisor
11. Monitor and record separation plant equipment and tank volumes
12. Participate in daily site safety meetings and shift crossover meetings
13. Load and unload trucks
14. Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
15. Effectively identify type and volume of cuttings coming off shaker communicating to TBM operator
16. Taking cuttings samples and recording chainage and time
17. Complete required mud checks
18. Complete set up and pre-drill check lists noting any deficiencies to Site Supervisor
19. Operation of boiler during winter conditions
20. Ensure proper safety precautions taken when working at mud plant
21. Mobile Equipment Operation
22. Recording cuttings being removed offsite
23. Communicating any variances in cuttings volumes to TBM operator, Foreman, and site supervisor
24. Assisting site team with pipe prep and day to day site activities

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format
2. Fluid management (slurry suspensions / mud plants)
3. The ability to determine the necessary tools for assigned tasks
4. The ability to troubleshoot a problem based on experience and applicable trade knowledge
5. Working at heights and confined space experience

Key Competencies

1. Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
2. Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude, seeks to understand and problem solve, rather than point fingers.
3. Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates, engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention, while inviting feedback.
4. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity, ambiguity, and risk.
5. Self Management/Initiative: Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements.
6. Innovation: Creates and introduces new ideas, methodologies, or processes/procedures that drive the business forward.
7. Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct.
8. Safety Awareness: Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions.
9. Teamwork: Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals.
10. Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business.

Physical Demand

1. While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
4. Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
5. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
6. Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
7. Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
8. Capability to work in confined spaces is required.
9. Working day and night shifts including holidays.
10. Pass pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

1. Experience with separation plant equipment (shakers, centrifuges, pumps etc.)
2. Exposure to Direct Pipe and/or Microtunneling technology is an asset.
3. Boiler operation experience with valid ticket.
4. Relevant work experience with Microtunnel Boring Machines and trenchless technology is an asset.
5. Certification - CWB certification would be an asset.
6. The following safety tickets are required:

o WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection.

Other Relevant Information

1. This position is assigned to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary, including night shifts based on project schedules.
2. Must be eligible to work in Canada.
3. Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required.
4. Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).