Serviceperson

ML Northern is seeking a Serviceperson to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

For this role, ML Northern offers a combined rate of up to $56.15/hour as well as room for growth!

• Site: The successful candidates could work on any of one of our current sites: Suncor, Syncrude and Kearl.
• Schedule: 14 x 7, 12-hour days (Paid for 12 hours) (14 Days, 7 off, 14 nights, 7 off)
• Accommodations: Camp accommodations are a possibility but not a guarantee.
• Transportation: Flights may be provided to and from Edmonton or Calgary (when going to select sites). Bussing provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shift).
• Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.  Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $56.15 hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Boot Allowance
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

• →Fueling/lubricating heavy equipment in the field
• →Assist with PM/lube services at Lube Islands and in the field (oil and filter changes)
• →Daily fueling and shift servicing of equipment at the Lube Islands
• →Daily servicing/fueling of the large loading equipment in the mine
• →Assisting maintenance with lube extraction/refilling during repairs
• →Very physically demanding position working in adverse condition
• →Ensure compliance to all company, client and legislated safety policies, operating standards and procedures 
• →Using adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE
• →Reviewing safe work plans/ hazard assessment with prior to job commencement and follow all requirements
• →Complete equipment/ area walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure all equipment is running properly
• →Report any necessary or anticipated repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors immediately
• →Report all incidents, near misses or damage immediately

• Minimum 1 year experience in a serviceperson role required
• Previous experience in the oil sands required
• Have a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Must be able to operate a manual 18 speed transmission
• Preference will be given to candidates with related experience
• Must be a self-starter
• Experience operating forklift, bobcat and loader would be an asset
• Aerial Work Platform (AWP) and Fall Arrest Certification would be an asset
• Access to Suncor, Syncrude and Syncrude Aurora & Kearl
• A safety-first attitude
• Attentive and possess strong listening skills
• High school diploma, GED, and/or post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Be proficient in English, both verbally and written
• CSO, Silica Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness, H2S Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness & Field Ergonomics Certification

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

Certified lube and fuel truck professionals with a long history of serving Alberta’s oil patch, ML Northern is built on experience and expertise. Since 2007, we’ve been providing top-quality field maintenance service to clients throughout the province. In that time, we’ve steadily grown, acquiring the staff and equipment to better meet our customers’ needs. Helping both large and small organizations in Alberta and even British Columbia, we’re dedicated to helping heavy industry operate as efficiently as possible.

We work on the forefront of innovation and technology to take products from an idea all the way to the end consumer.

ML Northern provides preventative maintenance, fuel & lube and steam services throughout the oil sands.