Job Description

Note:
Preference is given to local candidates and those from the surrounding Indigenous Communities. Please highlight on your application if either of these apply.
ROLE
Pipeline Side Boom/Pipelayer Operator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate side booms with 90t capacity or more (594, 587, PL87 etc.) to lift, move or place large diameter pipe up to 48".
• Connect and operate Side Boom/Pipe Layer attachments, including stringing stick, jib, and winch, safely.
• Operate equipment safely on all types of terrain with extreme caution and awareness of potential situational hazards to ensure site safety.
• Operate safely with complete awareness of all personnel working around the machine.
• Be aware of situational hazards, including blind spots, pinch points, road crossings, power lines, conflicting right-of-way traffic, and proper use of tag lines.
• Conduct pre and post-trip inspections, maintain equipment checklist, and identify and report any maintenance concerns with the equipment.
• Read, understand, and implement equipment load charts.
• Determine rigging configuration and capacity.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic equipment problems.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment.
• Communicate with the equipment spotter to discuss hand signals, blind spots etc.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• Various safety tickets/certificates as required depending on project.

Experience

• Junior: Minimum 3 years of experience operating side boom.
• Intermediate: Minimum 5 years of experience operating side boom.
• Senior: Minimum 10 years of experience operating side boom.
• Steep slope experience is considered an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of the capacity of each component and the relationships between the length of the boom, boom angle, length of cable, and load limits.
• Knowledge of rigging and hoisting techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures including but not limited to backing up procedures, use of spotters, signage, incident reporting, required personal protective equipment, and lifting of heavy loads.
• Knowledge of various pipeline construction activities (i.e., bending, stringing, lowering in, tie-ins).

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is field based and often works within remote project locations. Travel and/or living in temporary accommodations is required. Must be able to work a 6 days on/1 day off, 11-hour shift for the duration of project.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Side Boom/Pipelayer Operator reports to the Foreperson of their crew.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Department: Field Operations
This is a project based position

Skills Required