Skilled Labour / Sandblaster in Edmonton, Alberta at Maxx North America Services Ltd

Department Scope

Work Conditions

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.