Heavy Welding Supervisor (AL-182)

Heavy Welding Supervisor

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Heavy Welding Supervisor Competition #: AL-2021-182

Acden Lemax Machining and Welding Incorporated is currently accepting applications for a Heavy Welding Supervisor. This position will consist of 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday rotation. However, hours, schedules and locations may change from time to time due to operational and training requirements. This is a local position to Fort McMurray; candidates must have their own accommodations within the region. Under the direction of the General Manager, the Heavy Welding Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the operations of the shop.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all employees and contractors working on the assigned client worksite are fit for duty
• Coordinate the completion of orientation, safety and/or other training deemed necessary upon completion of hire
• Export training reports and proactively schedule corporate training, safety training and or other training deemed necessary
• Enforce and cultivate safe work practices, guidelines and policies at all times
• Responsible for responding and addressing urgent and non-urgent situations involving employees and/or contractors
• Conduct worksite observations on a regular basis and/or as instructed by the General Manager or designate
• Review job description with all new hires upon start and when deemed necessary with existing employees
• Uphold and communicate standards of conduct and operational expectations to direct reports
• Collaborate and work with other leaders and employees of the team as needed. Collaborate with leadership with special projects, business opportunities and or other prospects
• Communicate efficiently with the Shop Supervisor and other senior leadership regarding operational matters and other matters as required
• Assist employees with requests in a timely fashion, direct employees to the necessary resources in areas of uncertainty
• Complete projects and meet deadlines set forth by the General Manager, Acden corporate and/or the client as required
• Initiate and deliver corrective action when needed in response to policy or procedure violations
• Complete other duties as assigned by the General Manager or designate, in order to fulfill full service to the smooth operations of Acden Lemax and/or the client

Safety:

• Ensure all personnel are issued and are utilizing correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Cultivate and encourage Acden’s safety culture through daily interactions and observations
• Complete all administration duties related to safety reporting as required
• Participate, attend and lead daily toolbox talks
• Report all incidents immediately to the appropriate corporate HSEQ representative, management team and/or other personnel as required
• Assist with all incident investigations; conduct Loss Control Reports (LCRs)
• Complete all LCR’s ensuring accuracy and submit to HSEQ representative

Performance Standards:

• Meets all deadlines as requested by the supervisor
• Professional and respectful conduct held at all times with the client, contractors, Acden business units and employees of Acden Lemax
• Abide and comply with Acden’s Code of Conduct policy and act in a respectful manner towards management, peers, employees, vendors and clients
• Proactively search for efficiencies on day-to-day operations and for the benefit of client contracts

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a Welding or Machine shop environment,
• Minimum Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Five (5) years Oil Sands site exposure
• Five (5) years Heavy welding experience
• Five (5) years CWB welding experience, CWB supervisor designation is an asset
• Knowledge of Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) procedures
• Experience with managing other trade, such as; welders, millwrights, and machinists
• Maintain access to all Oil Sands client sites and other worksites and locations which Acden conducts business
• Ability to positively motivate group of employees
• Coach, mentor and lead employees
• Ability to analyze reporting to spot trends and proactively manage areas of concern
• Ability to analyze necessary data based on the information, service requirements and policies
• Clear and precise verbal and written communication skills
• Competent with utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and or other software as required
• High degree of accuracy and attention to details

Working environment:

• Position is based in the Shop. Some field work may be required
• Environment can be dusty, muddy or icy at times
• Frequent communication (mainly office and cell phone) with client and employees
• Stressors may include occasional ‘incidents’ to be managed quickly and effectively, employee issues and client concerns
• Fast paced with multiple tasks that require immediate attention
• The hours worked are dependent on-site specific needs and demands as well as contractual needs.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Comprehensive Drug, Alcohol and Audiometric pre-employment testing.
• CSTS and OSSA certificates or OSSA BSO certificate or OSSA CSO
• Class 5 Driver’s License with clean 5-year history driver’s abstract obtained within 30 days.
• You must submit at the time of application, a 5-year Driver’s Abstract that is not more than 30 days old. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application. The Driver’s Abstract must be for a 5-year period and have been obtained within the last 30 days.
• Must be able to provide credentials of trade prior to or at the interview stage.
• Must be eligible to work on all Oil Sands sites within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Additional Incentives:

• Competitive industry wage.
• Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Optional RRSP Matching Program.
• Acden Wellness and Employee Perks Program.

Interested candidates are invited to complete an online application in confidence, along with the competition number(AL-2021-182) to:

Acden Holdings LP.
Apply Online: www.acden.com/careers

We would like to thank all who apply; however, only candidates that are being considered will be contacted

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or résumé if they are from any of the following groups: Aboriginal people (including ACFN, MCFN, FMFN, and Métis), women, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Heavy welding: 5 years (required)
• Welding Supervisory: 5 years (required)
• Oil Sands site exposure: 5 years (required)
• CWB welding: 5 years (required)