Overview
The Certified Trades Person is directly accountable to the applicable Foreman/Coordinator in their respective Department. He/she may be required to supervise and report on an apprentice from time to time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform planned and breakdown maintenance/repairs/installations stationery equipment or facilities as determined by work orders, standard operating procedures and any legislation governing the type of work or industry.
Safely troubleshoot and resolve mechanical/electrical problems and conduct work within planned time frames without compromising the integrity of any equipment or facility.
Enter reports on maintenance, repairs and diagnostics into the maintenance database prior to the end of each shift, providing sufficient detail for others to understand the work that has been completed.
Assist in the efficient commissioning of new installations and modifications; ensuring any new installation or modification/repair has been fully tested prior to operational implementation.
Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis.
Ensure all tools of the trade are maintained in a safe operating condition as determined by manufacturer specifications and/or standard operating procedures. Immediately report any unsafe condition to the supervisor.
Contribute to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings, incident investigations and design reviews to ensure site safety standards and operational requirements are complied with.
As required, help develop apprentice trades persons, including delegating tasks or projects that will assist with their skill development, so the individual can provide greater support and meet apprenticeship requirements.
As required and directed, provide trade and non-trade assistance to other employees or project groups and perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Gas Fitter Class A Class, as defined by Apprenticeship & Industry Training, Government of Alberta, a trade certificate issued in Alberta, a recognized trade certificate or an Alberta equivalency document is required in the applicable trade in which the employee is working.
A current St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR is an asset.
Experience
Extensive experience relevant to the equipment/facilities in a Coal Processing Plant and surface coal mining environment is preferred
Work Environment
The incumbent works at the CST Mine Site facility on a 12 hour, 7 day on/ 7 day off, day shift schedule. Overtime and call-outs may be required due to the nature of the work. He/she can expect to work in both an indoor setting and outdoors in inclement weather and may be exposed to dangerous physical hazards [heavy lifting] found around an industrial site including possible exposure to fire, smoke, fumes, odors, chemicals from oxy-acetylene cutting and welding and exposure to coal dust. The incumbent may be exposed to loud and continuous noise levels that require ear protection. As a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to comply with pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as per the Drug and Alcohol Policy. As required, personal protective equipment will include, but is not limited to, the use of an approved hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, CSA approved respiratory protection, protective clothing and gloves.
Wages and Benefits
No camp available, you are be required to hold residence, on some level, in the town of Grande Cache for the duration of your work rotation.
7 and 7, 12 hour day /night rotation.
No camp available, you are required to hold residence, on some level, in the town of Grande Cache for the duration of your work rotation.
Hourly employees, required to sign on for membership with the United Mine workers of America (UMWA) for a onetime $200.00 initiation fee, and $81.63 per month.
$46.78 per hour.
$1.10 per hour night shift premium.
$450.00 per year for boot/clothing allowance. ($17.31 bi weekly taxable, benefit)
$1,144.00 per year tool allowance ($44.00 bi-weekly, taxable benefit)
$600.00 per month Trades Allowance ($300.00 bi weekly, taxable benefit)
$500.00 per month Living Allowance ($250.00 bi weekly, taxable benefit)
Medical benefits on the 1st of the month following your start date.
6% RSP Match program.