Skilled Labour / Sandblaster

About this role

Department Scope * Investigative Digs * Site and Right of Way (ROW) Maintenance * General Pipeline Maintenance * Abandonment and Decommissioning * Slope Mediation, Reclamation, and Clean-up * Hydrotesting * Pipeline Class Changes * Welding * Pipeline Repairs, Cut-outs, and Installations * Launcher/Receiver Installations * Line Lowering and Crossings * Pipeline Suspensions and Abandonments * Excavation Work Conditions * The job requires the use of a tablet/laptop * Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required * Required Safety Tickets: H2S, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, BSO, CSTS ’09. * Work will take place out on job sites in various locations. Work will be done on rotating shifts. * Will work directly with Coater and remainder of crew * Work will be done in various climate conditions. Physically demanding role including bending and heavy lifting.  * Living out allowance is provided  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.