Pipeline Side Boom/Pipelayer Operator

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.