Industrial Chemical Cleaner

Viking CIP Ltd is an Alberta-based company that provides on-site mobile heat exchanger cleaning services to the major Oil & Gas Corporations, Municipal customers, and manufacturing sector. Viking has expanded its operations, facility, and field equipment to continue its 8th consecutive year of growth.

Viking is looking to recruit multiple individuals with experience working in the oil and gas services industry, with the following experience: Chemical Cleaning experience; we prefer to train and promote as our processes and technologies are unique in our industry and we prefer to build our team from the ground up.

These positions offer competitive wages, travel time and overtime as applicable, travel expenses via company credit card, use of company vehicles as required, and a very strong benefits plan. Viking looks for long term employee retention because hiring and training to develop Chemical Cleaning people is expensive, so compensation and benefits are strong to ensure employee satisfaction. Cross functional training is offered to all employees to ensure a consistent work environment.

The right individuals will demonstrate a history of long-term employment with prior employers, the ability to operate safely in industrial environments and the capacity to learn a new trade. Individuals with chemical/industrial cleaning experience, or performing industrial services to SAGD operations will be given preference.

Training and necessary industry certifications are provided.

The physical demands of the role are moderate-to-low, however there are lifting procedures for setup and tear down of jobs, some walking at client sites but this work does not have the demands of construction trades.

Driving to and from site and at site is essential; operators must have the ability to drive an F450 - F550 or equivalent while pulling tandem and tri-axle trailers of up to 34 feet in length.

Connecting to heat exchanger circuits, mixing prescribed chemical within the cleaning systems, and monitoring the cleaning equipment and gauges through the prescribed cleaning cycles.

The successful applicant will be hired as an employee (not sub-contractor) and must complete a 3-month probationary period.

2 years of oil & gas services experience (preferred)

General knowledge of working mechanics (good mechanical instincts)

Working knowledge of heat exchangers an asset, but not required

Chemical calculations (will train)

Flexible schedule, able to work out of town with 24-hour's notice.

Able to work shift work.

Ability and Willingness to follow safe work procedures at all times.

Outdoor work in sometimes harsh climate conditions.

On and off-site safety, including diligent use of PPE at all times.

Must possess general mechanical aptitude and abilities.

Worker must be hardworking and dependable.

Must work well with others/be a team player.

Must possess a resourceful and self-motivated attitude.

This is a safety sensitive position and the successful completion of pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness screening is required.

Valid Class 5 (Non-GDL) driver's license in good standing; a drivers abstract must be provided.

Three (3) year Commercial Drivers Abstract (CDA) demonstrating a safe driving history with no major convictions and no more than three (3) minor convictions.

Standard First Aid

H2S Alive

Common Safety Orientation (CSO)

Chemical Engineering Technologist (CET)

Permanent, Full Time Employment

$32.55 per hour during 90-day probation period

$35.81 after completion of 90-day probation period

$1000 hiring incentive.

Overtime payable after 8-hours per day, or 44-hours per week

Excellent benefits, including health, drug, dental, life, HSA, WSA, EFAP, and RRSP.

Opportunity for advancement and increased earning potential

Casual dress

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

12 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Holidays

Morning shift

Night shift

On call

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Are you comfortable operating a two-ton pickup truck (class 5), hauling a loaded trailer (up to 36 ft long)? Tell us about any experience you have pulling trailers.

This position routinely requires days and nights away from home spent in camp or hotel (all expense covered up front by Viking). Are you comfortable being away from home for work?

This position involves the high-volume use of caustic/corrosive chemicals. While there are robust controls in place to prevent exposure, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required as the last line of defense. Are you comfortable wearing respiratory protective equipment (i.e., full-face and/or supplied air face masks) and full body chemical protection? Training will be provided.

This position requires the operation of a commercial vehicle. Are you able to provide a commercial drivers abstract (CDA) demonstrating a safe driving history with no major convictions and no more than three (3) minor convictions.

This is a safety sensitive position, where impairment may be a hazard to you and those you work with. Compliant pre-access drug, alcohol, and fitness screening is required as a condition of employment. If selected for this position, do you agree to complete this testing upon hire?

This position primarily works within SAGD (Steam-assisted Gravity Drainage) and Petrochemical plants? Do you have experience and are you comfortable working on these sites?