Skilled Labour / Sandblaster

Department Scope

• Investigative Digs
• Site and Right of Way (ROW) Maintenance
• General Pipeline Maintenance
• Abandonment and Decommissioning
• Slope Mediation, Reclamation, and Clean-up
• Hydrotesting
• Pipeline Class Changes
• Welding
• Pipeline Repairs, Cut-outs, and Installations
• Launcher/Receiver Installations
• Line Lowering and Crossings
• Pipeline Suspensions and Abandonments
• Excavation

Work Conditions

• The job requires the use of a tablet/laptop
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required
• Required Safety Tickets: H2S, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, BSO, CSTS ’09.
• Work will take place out on job sites in various locations. Work will be done on rotating shifts.
• Will work directly with Coater and remainder of crew
• Work will be done in various climate conditions. Physically demanding role including bending and heavy lifting.
• Living out allowance is provided

Duties/Responsibilities

• Sandblast Pipe as needed.
• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to designated areas
• Clean and prepare skids and material for painting
• Prepare components to be protected from abrasives.
• Operate and maintain sandblasting equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment failure
• Conform to quality control standards and construction specifications, drawings, sketches, layout boards etc. and/or verbal instructions.
• Read, understand, and follow working instructions/directions, policies, and procedures.
• Report status of jobs in progress and upcoming production plans when required
• Perform daily maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Inspect final product, ensuring conformance to specifications
• Ensure housekeeping is completed in daily assigned area.
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materialsDirect traffic at or near construction sites
• Comply with standards and procedures of the health and safety program within Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Comply with all WHMIS and environmental regulations regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years' experience sandblasting and/or painting in an industrial capacity.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Knowledge of abrasive blasting techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of surface preparation standards.
• Ability to read work instructions and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good physical fitness and manual dexterity
• Awareness of workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations.