Project Team Lead- MLX

Fort McKay Group of Companies LP; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Full benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is seeking a Project Team Lead to manage day-to-day operations on the MLX-Syncrude site north of Fort McMurray, AB. You will coordinate crews, ensure safety, quality and schedule while meeting client and FMGOC requirements.

This safety-sensitive role requires 3–5 years of mining/operations supervisory experience, a High School Diploma, and a valid license. Work is 14 days on, 7 off with 13-hour shifts; camp accommodations are not provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class 5 license with clean driving abstract.
• CSTS and CSO/BSO required; Ground Disturbance is an asset.
• MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) experience; SAP and Ceridian Dayforce assets.
• 3–5 years mining/project operations supervisory experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and EWP drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and within a team; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and schedule activities of crew operating heavy equipment and labourers.
• Directly manage and provide direction to a large group of employees to meet contract/client/FMGO requirements.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and productivity targets.
• Maintain client and field representative relationships.
• Assist General Foreman with supervisory problem-solving and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with safety personnel to uphold HSE initiatives.
• Contribute to incident investigations and timely resolution.
• Support career development of hourly staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

MS Office

SAP

Ceridian Dayforce

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Independent working

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset – people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “Safety… Our Way of Life”.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Project General Foreman, the Project Team Lead is responsible for the day to day activities for the operations of the assigned project. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies LP.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing

Key Focuses:

• Oversee, coordinate, and schedule the activities of the crew operating heavy equipment, other similar equipment, and labourers.
• Directly manage, support, inspire, and provide direction to a large group of employees to meet the requirements of the contract, the client and FMGOC.
• Accountable for safety, quality, schedule and productivity performance to ensure client compliance.
• Maintain relationships with clients in field representative and presence.
• Assist the General Foreman with any Supervisory problem-solving duties relating to the assigned project.
• Collaborate with General Foreman to assist in risk assessment, hazard analysis and job planning.
• Provide the safe execution of work as per the scope of the work and assigned schedule.
• Coordinate with shift safety personnel to ensure all HSE initiatives are being followed, met and exceeded.
• Assist in any incident or injury investigation and ensure it is dealt with in a timely manner.
• Monitor and assist senior management in the career development of the hourly employees.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal/written) and supervisory skills
• Ability to minimize and resolve conflicts in a timely, diplomatic, respectful fashion.
• Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Completion of a High School Diploma, or a GED equivalent is required.
• A valid Class 5 License (or equivalent) is required, along with a satisfactory 3-year Drivers Abstract
• CSTS (Construction Safety Training Systems) and CSO/BSO (Common Safety Orientation) is required. Ground Disturbance is an asset.
• Knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Experience in SAP and/or Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Mining and/or Project Operations in a supervisory/leadership role is required
• Practical understanding of and well-developed skills in open pit mine operations.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and EWP (Engineering Work Package) drawings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including good oral, written communication, and listening skills
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and multitask, as well as work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates continuous learning through cross-training, learning new skills, and refreshing prior skills.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, including personal safety, safety of co-workers, and the protection of FMGOC and client’s property in accordance and compliance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Must be decisive and work well under pressure; particularly when faced with an unexpected occurrence or delay.
• Good time management skills
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Ability to speak, write and read English is required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the MLX- Syncrude Site.

Work schedule is 14 days on, 7 days off; days and nights. 13 hour shift.

NOTE: Camp/ flight accommodations are NOT provided.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive salaries
• 100% Company paid group benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Dependent Life, Critical Illness, LTD, Health, Dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and a Health Spending Account.
• Safe working conditions
• The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
• Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that!

Fort McKay Group of Companies is a growing oilfield and Construction Company which is 100% owned and controlled by the Fort McKay First Nation in Alberta, Canada. The Fort McKay Group of Companies LP is an equity employer and qualified applicants of indigenous ancestry may be given first consideration in any hiring decision. If you wish to receive consideration under the equity principles in our Hiring and Recruitment Policy you must declare your indigenous status in your application.