Birch Mountain Enterprises

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is looking for an experienced Site Foreman. This is a permanent, full-time position based at Kearl site, working a 14 on, 14 off schedule, with 11.5 hour days and nights. 

We provide:

• Competitive hourly rates

• Flights and Camp provided

• Company health and dental benefits

• Disability and life insurance

• Health spending account

• Company matching retirements savings plan (RSP)

• Employee assistance program

Company Background:

Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its’ main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and a positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Site Supervisor and operating from Kearl site, the Foreman is responsible to oversee and ensure that  the direction of on-site personnel and equipment is carried out as directed to meet the requirements of our customers.  The individual in this position must be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strong field leadership to employees.
• Coordinating personnel and equipment.
• Assist in the leadership of personnel.
• Promoting a safe work environment through implementation of safe work procedures with HSE team.
• Ensure collection and delivery of monthly water samples are completed.
• Assist with the development of personnel scheduling.
• Direct daily activities of the front-line employees to ensure all BME and client policies and procedures are being adhered to.
• General and site inspections.
• Complete Drive along with the employees.
• Inspection of units daily to ensure they are ready for the following day.
• Identifying deficiencies and correcting them.
• Determine disciplinary actions and work with Supervision, Management and HR to follow proper process.
• Review employees required documentation (JSA, FLRA, Pre/Post Trip, Near Miss, HID, BBO and timecards).
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
• Meet company set key performance indicator’s (KPI’s)
• Follow BME procedures, policies, practices, and review with employees during daily toolbox talks or safety meetings.
• Ensure that all training is kept current for yourself and your team.
• Prepare, plan and conduct daily toolbox talks with relevant topics.
• Assess hazards in the field and correct in a timely manner.
• Maintain the PPE and its usage with employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintain company vehicle as required – fuel, oil changes etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess valid driver's license (minimum class 3) with clean abstract.
• OSSA (or BSO/CSO) and CSTS Certification.
• Minimum 1 year previous supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working with Water and Vac Trucks as well as Steaming and Washbays.
• NCSO Designation or working towards.
• Above average troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent customer relations.
• Interpersonal skills, facilitation, and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills (i.e. outlook, excel, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ensure to keep required training certificates and tickets up to date and active, including: Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Provincial Hours of Service, Daily Trip Inspections, Weights and Dimensions.
• Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, road test, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening.

We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain Enterprises LP and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.