Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in Mining & Energy - October 21 issue

Mining and Energy is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

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Mining and Energy magazine has selected 10 career opportunities from leading companies throughout western Canada to feature as our Top Jobs of the Week.  This is only a small selection of the 100’s of jobs available in the mining and energy sectors.

Outside Sales Representative - Heavy Machinery—Vancouver, BC

Accurate Fabricating, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing top of the line excavator and wheel loader attachments, seeks an aggressive and experienced Outside Sales Representative to join our thriving team. The Sales Representative will be responsible for generating new business while working remotely in the British Columbia territory, staying up-to-date on current product offerings/knowledge, and developing customer relationships. To apply please visit our website at www.accuratefabricating.com

Journeyman Welder—Sparwood

Joy Global Inc. offers excellent benefits, a continual focus on training and development and a financially sound company in a growing industry.  We are currently looking to add a Journeyman Welder (Contract), to our Sparwood location. Responsibilities include: Welding mining equipment, such as mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on all models of electric shovels. To apply please send your resume to: [email protected]

Field Service Technician—Thompson, MB

MacLean Engineering is a heavy equipment innovation engine with roots in underground mining and a future above ground and beyond. Minimum 3 years hands-on experience as Journeyperson within the mining industry, preferably on heavy mobile equipment. Possess a Certificate of Qualification as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (HDM). Current apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification from similar trade will be considered. Willing to work overtime, off-shift and weekends; Willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally. Apply here.

Corporate Secretary—Vancouver, BC

Balmoral Resources, a leading Canadian mineral exploration Company, is seeking an experienced and consummate Governance Professional to join our Senior Management Team as Corporate Secretary with a start date in early December of 2016.
One of the key elements of the Corporate Secretary role is to ensure compliance with relevant laws, statutory and regulatory authorities whilst maintaining the integrity of the governance framework. The ideal individual should be a self-starter who can help bring a team together, has a calm and professional demeanor, good communication and interpersonal skills, and one whom is detail-oriented with the ability to efficiently prioritize numerous tasks. The Corporate Secretary will report to the Board of Directors and act as support to the President & CEO.
Contact: http://www.balmoralresources.com/contact/contact-us

Field Technician—Calgary, AB

Multiple opportunities to join a growing company providing specialty communication services and equipment to the oil and gas industry! In this role, you will be responsible for rigging a variety of communication equipment and providing exceptional customer service to clients while working in a safe and efficient manner in remote locations. These are year-round roles with no layoffs in the off season! Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Gas Plant Operator—Hinton, AB

Pembina’s Gas Services Business Unit is currently seeking Gas Plant Operators to join their team.  This position would be located at our Resthaven Gas Plant. As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for daily operations of the Gas Plant and field sites. Start up, operate and shut down unit operations within the gas plant as well as the entire plant with expertise; Identify and troubleshoot process upsets, take proportional action to resolve issues; Call out maintenance for equipment repairs, ensure the priority level for repairs is communicated as required. Visit our website for more details and to apply.

Operations Supervisor—Fort McMurray

The Operations Supervisor provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to, scheduling, planning, tracking, coordinating, supervising, mentoring, assisting in cost control and overall safety of subordinates. The Operations Supervisor is also responsible for the consistent and fair application of all employee policies and procedures. As a key participant in the relationship with the contractor, other contractors, company and client, the Operations Supervisor is generally the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. http://www.clearstreamenergy.ca/careers.aspx

Specialist, Production Technologies—Grande Prairie 

The Specialist - Production Technologies is responsible for the delivery and technical service of clients in an assigned geographical area and territory. She/He reports to the Operations Manager. Some Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Responsible for the day to day service of existing accounts within assigned geographical area. Support sales in procuring new business opportunities in support of area goals and objectives. Review and comply with Schlumberger Quality Health Safety and Environmental Policy. Visit www.slb.com—careers

Structural Designer—Saskatoon, SK

Howatt Consulting is currently seeking a Junior Structural Designer.  Howatt Consulting is an Engineering Consulting and Project Management firm locally owned and based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Our mission is to support our customer’s continuous improvement and maintenance initiatives, and capital project requirements. We support our customers by providing high quality and practical services that offer a fit-for-purpose solution. http://howattconsulting.com/careers/

Mechanical Superintendent—North Vancouver

Mechanical Superintendent Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd., a leading multi-product bulk material export facility located on the North Vancouver waterfront, is seeking an individual with exceptional safety, supervisory, analytical and people skills to join our management team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising the maintenance activities of the terminal. A mechanical engineering degree is required, however consideration will be given to applicants with a mechanical trade’s qualification and equivalent combination of training and experience. [email protected]