Heavy Welding Supervisor

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Do you take pride in a job weld done? Every job at Acden is a big job and we know just how important each individual contribution is. We strive to make you feel valued! We provide competitive industry salaries and immediate comprehensive benefits plan to prove to our employees that it’s not just about our success, it’s about yours too! Want to take a step up?

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.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

· 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.

· 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.

Our 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.

· 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.

What’s in it for you?

· Opportunity to participate in Acden’s RRSP Contribution Matching Program

· Employee and Family Assistance Program

· Join Acden’s various community, family-oriented, and holiday events

· Participate in Acden’s immediate Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan which includes health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

· Opportunity for personal and professional growth with our Training and Development Fund

· Employee perks and discounts provided by Acden and Perkopolis

We invite you to learn more about us and apply on our website at www.acden.com/careers.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. We would like to thank all who apply for your interest in working on our team; however, only those selected for a preliminary interview will be contacted.

Acden is a proudly indigenous-owned organization. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous people (including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), Women, Visible Minorities, or Persons with a Disability. Acden is owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN); Please specify if you are a member of the ACFN.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

Schedule:

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work on all oil sand sites in the Fort McMurray region?
• Are you currently local to Fort McMurray or require relocation?

Experience:

• Welding: 1 year (preferred)
• Leadership and supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
• Oil & Gas Industry: 1 year (preferred)
• Heavy welding: 1 year (preferred)
• CWB Welding: 1 year (preferred)
• working with other tradespeople: 1 year (preferred)
• safety advising: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)
• Journeyperson Welding Ticket (preferred)
• Red Seal Welding Ticket (preferred)