Transload Facility Operator [7 days on/7 days off]

LocationPrince George, British Columbia, Canada

TypeOnsite

Falcon Contracting Ltd. operates a materials transloading and logistics terminal on our 75+ acre industrial property located in the BCR Industrial Park, Prince George, BC.

We provide rail-to-truck and truck-to-rail transloading services to a number of clients in the Mining, Forestry, and Oil & Gas sectors.Falcon is looking to add Transload Operators to our professional team and has an immediate opening for interested candidates. We offer competitive wages and long term work.

Shift: 12 hours per day. 7 days on with 7 days off.

Wage: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour

Located in Prince George, BC.

Responsibilities:

Conducting daily operational and safety checklists
Inspecting railcars received from CN, applying hand brakes, bleeding air, etc.
Prepare the railcars for loading and unloading
Perform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment
Connecting/disconnecting hoses from railcars and transload pumps, augers, and meters
Opening/closing valves to start and stop loading process
Monitoring flow rate, temperature and pressure during loading and unloading
Recording necessary load volume totals
Neatly and accurately complete shipping and receiving paperwork
Maintain cleanliness of site trucks, tank farm, office and transload equipment
Handle problems as they arise and initiate steps to resolution
General maintenance, as well as cleaning, housekeeping, grass trimming and snow removal
Effectively communicate with co-workers by radio, signals or by other means
Commit to safe work practices by following standard operating procedures and watching out for the health and wellness of others
Take an active role in the sites safety program including participation in safety meetings and conducting facility inspections
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3+ years industry experience or willingness to learn on the job
Understand, or willing to learn, railway operations and safety
Preference will be given to candidates certified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; wind, snow, rain, heat and cold.
Ability to complete the physical aspects of the job including climbing railcars, opening and hatches, crawling under railcars, walk long distance on uneven terrain, etc.
Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenance

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only select candidates whose skills and experience best match our requirements will be contacted.

Job FunctionsConducting daily operational and safety checklistsInspecting railcars received from CN, applying hand brakes, bleeding air, etc.Preparing the railcars for loading and unloadingPerforming start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipmentConnecting/disconnecting hoses from railcars and transload pumps, augers, and metersOpening/closing valves to start and stop loading processMonitoring flow rate, temperature and pressure during loading and unloadingRecording necessary load volume totalsNeatly and accurately completing shipping and receiving paperworkMaintaining cleanliness of site trucks, tank farm, office and transload equipmentHandling problems as they arise and initiating steps to resolutionGeneral maintenance, as well as cleaning, housekeeping, grass trimming and snow removalEffectively communicating with co-workers by radio, signals or by other meansCommitting to safe work practices by following standard operating procedures and watching out for the health and wellness of othersTaking an active role in the site's safety program including participation in safety meetings and conducting facility inspectionsPerforming other duties as assigned

Job RequirementsConduct daily operational and safety checklistsInspect railcars received from CN, apply hand brakes, bleed air, etc.Prepare railcars for loading and unloadingPerform start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipmentConnect/disconnect hoses from railcars and transload pumps, augers, and metersOpen/close valves to start and stop loading processMonitor flow rate, temperature, and pressure during loading and unloadingRecord necessary load volume totalsNeatly and accurately complete shipping and receiving paperworkMaintain cleanliness of site trucks, tank farm, office, and transload equipmentHandle problems as they arise and initiate steps to resolutionGeneral maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping, grass trimming, and snow removal

Skills3+ years industry experience or willingness to learn on the jobUnderstanding, or willing to learn, railway operations and safetyPreference will be given to candidates certified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; wind, snow, rain, heat and cold.Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot and perform general maintenanceEffective communication skillsStrong problem-solving abilitiesWillingness to learn on the jobCommitment to safety practicesAbility to work well in a team environment