BASIC FUNCTIONS
The role of the Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will be chosen based on previous applicable experience, including but not limited to:
- A Journeyman / Red Seal ticket as a Welder, Heavy Equipment Technician, and Pipefitter etc.
- 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
Each candidate will be provided with specific training to ensure competency and a full understanding of RFI equipment, policies and procedures.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Industry-related training and/or tickets as shown above
- General knowledge of the oil and gas industry in relation to the services RFI provides
- Grade 12 or equivalency diploma is an asset or at the discretion of Management
- Previous Supervisory Experience
The internal training for this position will be identified within the Red Flame Industries Training Matrix
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- The Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will report directly to the Operations Manager. In the field situation, the Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will be directly supervised by a Sr. RFI Technician. The Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training must always follow the policies and procedures that are already in place in the Quality and Safety programs.
Based on the requirements of the job, the Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will have the authority over the Welder and Hot Tap Assistant while on the job.
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AUTHORITY
The Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training has the authority to carry out all tasks as outlined by Sr. Plant & Pipeline Technicians, P & P Field Superintendent, or the Operations Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Top Five
- Take over all processes with basic jobs, including RFT’s
- Ability and willingness to participate in all jobs as required, whether in a lead or assistant role
- Review and load materials for upcoming jobs accurately
Maintain positive customer relations
Additional Responsibilities
- Complete all quality as well as health and safety forms as required
- Complete all drill-outs as required
- Additional management responsibilities regarding all paperwork and the applicable crew for the assigned jobs
Have the ability to 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)
DUTIES
The Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will be required to:
- Complete set up and bolt ups without direct supervision
- Operate spark test machine
- Demonstrate the ability to look after a crew and do all the required paperwork on job sites that have a technician acting as supervisor
- Demonstrate a general understanding of how to review paperwork (Engineering assessments, welding, and equipment procedures)
- Run RFT’s with another assistant without a technician on site
- Operate the spark test machine, which includes everything from the test burns to the recalibration of the machine
- Fill out and conduct the pre-job safety meetings
- Perform the pre-job requirements
- Complete the travel depth form, demonstrate the ability to come up with the measurements on their own and either compare with the technicians or have the technician check over
- Have the ability to start running the different tap machines and BOP system during drill-outs
Other duties as required
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- Ensure that all work is completed in compliance with all Red Flame Industries Health and Safety Policies
- Ensure that 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 that 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
A Plant & Pipeline Technician in Training will be deemed to be performing in a satisfactory manner when the following have been met or exceeded.
- Discharging responsibilities cited in Responsibilities
- Discharging responsibilities cited in Duties
- Duties such as invoicing and tracking project costs are accurate
- Completing training as outlined within the Training Handbook within the assigned 3 month period
- Revving technical sign off from experienced RFI Plant & Pipelne Technicians
- Adhering to company policies and procedures
