Bench Oilfield Consulting Ltd.
Role Description – Pipeline Civil & Ground Disturbance Coordinator (Contract)
Successful candidates will be placed into a contract-based role and must be self-incorporated in Alberta.
The Pipeline Civil & Ground Disturbance Coordinator will be supporting an Owner construction management team by overseeing pipeline construction activities associated with the final tie-ins for a below-ground large diameter pipeline north of Fort McMurray, AB.
This scope begins approximately Feb 28, 2023 runs until approximately April 15, 2023. Start date is flexible. There is a significant possibility of additional work with our team following this project.
Consultant will be compensated by day rate.
Role Description
– Perform general pipeline construction coordination duties representing the Oil & Gas Owner and BenchOC construction management team.
– Manage all ground disturbance and crossing activities, ensuring safe location of buried facilities, proper notifications, and procedure compliance.
– Monitor all excavation, stockpiling, hauling, compacting and final grading associated with scope of work.
– Perform pipeline coordination activities with site contractors.
– Act as point of contact for pipeline crews, and escalate any project concerns immediately to Site Construction Supervisor.
– Assist with traffic control at road crossings and critical work areas.
– Monitor and coordinate heavy hauls of earthworks materials.
– Monitor personnel ingress/egress activities to ensure that safety requirements for work in these areas are being met.
– Work with Contractor safety personnel and management to ensure proper equipment arrival inspections, and recurring equipment inspections.
– Verify that Contractor has appropriate SWPs in place for all work activities. Monitor work activities to ensure general compliance with SWPs and good industry practice.
– Receive Near Miss reports and Hazard IDs from Contractor.
– Assist Contractor and Construction Supervisor with site incident reporting.
– Monitor worksite and laydowns for cleanliness, ensuring housekeeping is addressed with considerations for both worker safety and wildlife control.
– Provide daily report to Site Construction Supervisor itemizing all daily activities, potential project risks, and 24-hour lookahead.
Experience & Qualifications
– 15+ years of Oil & Gas pipeline construction experience, and 5+ years of pipeline construction coordination & ground disturbance experience.
– Significant experience with earthworks and heavy civil construction.
– Significant experience with ground disturbance and utility crossings.
– Strong leadership skills and experience with computerized reporting.
– Good ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
– Strong health & safety knowledge and experience.
– Experience with ground disturbance activities.
– Good communication skills; self-starter.
Safety Certifications
CSO (Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (2019 or earlier)
WHMIS
H2S Alive
Standard First Aid
Ground Disturbance Supervisor Level II (online course)
Fall Arrest Certificate (online – Energy Safety Canada)
Confined Space Entry Certificate (online – Energy Safety Canada)
TDG
Vehicle, Travel & Lodging
All work will be paid by day rate.
Day rate includes the supply and use of consultant 4×4 truck.
Lodging (camp) will be provided.
Fuel will be supplied to consultant on site at no cost.
Truck to be outfitted with mine package (positive shut-off for diesels, 12ft lighted whip, 20lb fire extinguisher)
Other Requirements
Self-incorporated consultant, registered in Alberta
$5MM general liability insurance
$2MM commercial vehicle insurance
Active WCB account
GST #
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Application question(s):
- Are you self-incorporated with a 4×4 pickup truck newer than 2015?
Experience:
- Pipeline Construction Coordination: 7 years (preferred)
- Civil / ground disturbance: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ground Disturbance Level II certification (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-02-27
Expected start date: 2023-02-28