Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training
About The Position
The Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training role is designed to develop individuals with relevant experience into competent technicians. The specific path within the role will be determined by the candidate's prior experience, which may include a Journeyman/Red Seal ticket (Welder, Heavy Equipment Technician, Pipefitter), previous Hot Tapping experience on 8” pipe or larger, Oil and Gas-based supervisory experience, or completion of specific Red Flame Training programs. Each trainee will receive comprehensive training on RFI equipment, policies, and procedures to ensure full competency.
Requirements
- Industry-related training and/or tickets (e.g., Journeyman/Red Seal as Welder, Heavy Equipment Technician, Pipefitter)
- Previous Hot Tapping experience on a minimum of 8” pipe
- Previous Oil and Gas-based supervisory experience
- Completion of the Red Flame Training program up to and including Hot Tap Assistant II
- General knowledge of the oil and gas industry in relation to the services RFI provides
- Previous Supervisory Experience
- Grade 12 or equivalency diploma is an asset or at the discretion of Management
Nice To Haves
- Grade 12 or equivalency diploma
Responsibilities
- Take over all processes with basic jobs, including RFT’s
- Participate in all jobs as required, whether in a lead or assistant role
- Review and load materials for upcoming jobs accurately
- Maintenance of equipment
- Maintain positive customer relations
- Complete all quality as well as health and safety forms as required
- Complete all drill-outs as required
- Perform additional management responsibilities regarding all paperwork and the applicable crew for the assigned jobs
- Step into a truck for a short time to run jobs with an experienced crew (with an assistant that is at least a level two)
- Complete set up and bolt ups without direct supervision
- Operate spark test machine
- Look after a crew and do all the required paperwork on job sites that have a technician acting as supervisor
- Review paperwork (Engineering assessments, welding, and equipment procedures)
- Run RFT’s with another assistant without a technician on site
- Operate the spark test machine, including test burns and recalibration
- Fill out and conduct pre-job safety meetings
- Perform pre-job requirements
- Complete the travel depth form, determine measurements independently, and compare with technicians or have a technician check
- Start running different tap machines and BOP systems during drill-outs
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Red Flame Industries Health and Safety Policies
- Ensure all field work is completed in compliance with Red Flame Industries, Customer, and Industrial Requirements
- Be responsible for hazard mitigation while adhering to PPE requirements for all sites
- Ensure all field staff are responsible for all hazard mitigation as well as adhering to customer requirements and industrial regulations while on each work site
- Participate in the RFI health and safety program as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
