Machine Fitters

Ward's Hydraulic Services Ltd

JOB ID: 17114

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Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    27 August 2024
  • Expiration date
    23 February 2025
  • Work Experience
    0-1 Years
  • Qualification
    No Education Required
  • No. of positions
    10
  • Language at work
    English

Job Description

Ward’s Hydraulic Services Ltd located at 945 Memorial Drive, Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0K4, has full-time and permanent vacancies for 10 Machine Fitters to install mobile fire protection systems on large open pit mine vehicles.

Duties
·      Install fire protection systems on open pit mining equipment on various mines/oil sand sites around the Fort McMurray area
·      Test the installed fire suppression systems for proper functioning
·      Cut hoses and pipes of the required length and install fittings as per the job requirements prior to installation
·      Assemble /install hoses/pipes that distribute fire suppression retardant
·      Make wiring runs and terminations according to the electrical conductor’s length requirements prior to installation
·      Drill and tap holes
·      Attach modules with bolts and screws
·      Read blueprints and diagrams for mobile fire suppression systems and install them accordingly
·      Inspect installed Fire Suppression System parts, and subassemblies at planned intervals as per the check sheets to ensure proper functioning
·      Inform the Supervisor of installation challenges or other hurdles
·      Document the outcomes of installation and maintenance activities on required check sheets, work reports and LEMs (Labour, Equipment and Material Charges)
·      Development of JHA’s (Job Hazard Assessments) and Safe Work Practices relevant to the job.

Education
Qualified as either a Millwright, Pipe fitter, Fitter, Mechanic, Machinist, Auto Electrician, Electrician from any jurisdiction or eligibility to challenge any of these trades in Alberta

Experience
Red Seal Journeyman has no need for post journeyman qualification
Uncertified applicants must be eligible to challenge the Provincial Certificate of qualification

Experience/Abilities
·      Strong mechanical aptitude
·      Ability to install equipment independently
·      24-volt Electrical troubleshooting is an asset

Personal suitability
·       Physically and mentally capable of performing all duties in a safe and professional
·       These positions require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment
Maintain an acceptable driver’s abstract
Driver licence with clean driver abstract
Physically able to climb, carry and lift
·       Demonstrates honesty and integrity in all business interactions and strives to meet customer needs in a creative and safe manner
·       Highly motivated, positive attitude, pleasant demeanor with an ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks while working within a team environment and cross-functional departments as well as independently
·       Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with excellent
·       Knowledge and ability to assemble and commission mechanical systems would be a big asset

Wages, Hours and Benefits
·      Salary Range $34.16 to $45.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly
·      Average 40 hours per week
·      Initially 4 – 5 months during the on-the-job training working 5 days on and 2 days off
·      After probation either working 7 days on and 7 days off schedule or 14 days on and 14 days off with alternating day and night shifts
·      Weekends and evenings may be required to work
·      Dental care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Supplemental pay types
Tool allowance $ 500 per year/ paid bi-annually
Eligible for the following additional remuneration on successful completion of the probation period (3 months).
o   Commuting allowance:  $400 per month to $800 per month, paid bi-weekly up to management’s discretion
o   Discretionary retention or pension of $1 to $3.50 at management discretion
o   Travel inconvenience allowance- $0.50 per hour to $4.17 per hour when working on-site at management
o   Company Accommodation or housing allowance ranging from $400 per month to $1000 per month at management discretion

How to apply

Please send the following to us at wardsjobs01@gmail.com

·      Resume
·      3 references
·      A clear indication that you are willing to complete drug and alcohol testing
·      A short explanation why you believe you are a suitable applicant
·      Answer the following technical questions
·      Answer 3 questions in your response:
o   What Is Work Permit System and types?
o   What is the least count of a vernier calliper?
o   What precautions are to be observed while working on mobile equipment at open pit mining sites?

If all of the above is not submitted, your application will not be considered

Applicants must share their resume/CV to apply for this job
wardsjobs01@gmail.com