Technician, Confined Space Entry Technician, Plant

Energy Job Shop; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

On-site safety training

Competitive wages

Industrial tank cleaning exposure

Safety-focused environment

Resume-building experience

Job summary

Vertex is seeking Confined Space Entry Technicians for temporary, project-based summer and fall field work in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role offers hands-on experience in confined space entry and industrial cleaning, with comprehensive safety training provided.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, eager to learn, and prepared to be away from home for the duration of the projects. Camp accommodations, safety orientation, and industry exposure accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Interest in gaining industrial field experience.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 45 kg.
• Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Willing and able to work away from home in Northern Alberta for the entirety of the projects.
• Ability to provide own transportation to mobilization site in Nisku.
• Comfortable entering confined tanks and working under respirator air.
• Clean Drug & Alcohol Testing (provided by Vertex).
• Clean Shaven Fit Testing (provided by Vertex).
• Pre-Access Orientation (provided by Vertex).
• Required safety tickets (Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive, Energy Safety Canada Confined Space Entry and Monitor, CSO (Common Safety Orientation), CSTS 2020)

Responsibilities

• Perform confined space entry and industrial cleaning operations.
• Receive valuable safety training and on-site instruction.
• Work with experienced teams to complete project tasks.
• Operate in challenging environments away from home as required.

Skills

Confined space entry

Industrial cleaning

Safety training

Teamwork

Job description

Confined Space Entry Technicians - Tank Cleaning Division - Camp - Fort McMurray, AB

Vertex is seeking Confined Space Entry Technicians for temporary, project-based summer and fall field work within their Tank Cleaning Division in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This opportunity is ideal for apprentice pipefitters, welders, boilermakers, and mechanical trades looking to gain hands-on industrial experience. Successful candidates will work alongside experienced teams, performing confined space entry and industrial cleaning operations, and will receive valuable safety training. The ideal candidate is physically fit, eager to learn, and comfortable working in challenging environments away from home.

Perks & Benefits

• Camp accommodations provided
• On the job safety training and orientation
• Competitive wages
• Exposure to industrial tank cleaning and confined space operations
• Work in a safety-focused environment
• Resume-building field experience

What You’ll Need

• Interest in gaining industrial field experience
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 45 kg
• Ability to stand, crouch, kneel, and work for extended periods
• Willing and able to work away from home in Northern Alberta for the entirety of the projects
• Ability to provide own transportation to mobilization site in Nisku
• Comfortable entering confined tanks and working under respirator air
• Clean Drug & Alcohol Testing (provided by Vertex)
• Clean Shaven Fit Testing (provided by Vertex)
• Pre-Access Orientation (provided by Vertex)
• Required safety tickets (can be obtained prior to start): Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive, Energy Safety Canada Confined Space Entry and Monitor, CSO (Common Safety Orientation), CSTS 2020

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection
• Energy Safety Canada Mobile Platforms
• First Aid with AED
• Previous industrial, mechanical, or construction experience