Foreman, Chemical Cleaning

In a complex and ever-changing world, we’re the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach—always with safety at the forefront.

We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

CEDA is seeking a Working Foreman to join our Chemical Cleaning team in Sarnia, ON.

This position will oversee the day-to-day activities on site and actively perform the work alongside the crew. You will provide guidance and coaching to work crews ensuring field operations are being conducted in a safe and effective manner. You will provide feedback and expert insight into the operation of equipment, performance of jobs and timely completion of tasks.

What We Offer:

• Full pension and excellent benefits through union OE 793 after 1040 hours
• Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another
• Be a part of a true team. Our work is difficult but we get it done safely, with great people, all while having a laugh
• Skill development and opportunity for growth

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor workers on safe work practices/procedures, quality workmanship and productivity
• Operate and maintain chemical cleaning equipment and other specialty tools
• Conduct performance management of workers
• Ensure workers have adequate experience, training and technical information to complete the job safely
• Provide crew with adequate oversight and daily work instructions
• Ensure manpower is allocated to align with project requirements
• Coordinate required material and equipment per job requirements, working with Superintendent to acquire items
• Ensure that all tools and equipment have been inspected and are in good repair
• Communicate work progress, schedule variance, crew and safety performance to the Supervisor frequently
• Check on job status and provide positive and negative feedback on job performance to workers
• Ensure worker adherence to all company health, safety and environmental standards, policies and procedures and maintain on going knowledge of local, provincial and federal guidelines for full compliance
• Ensure work crews adhere to OH&S regulations and corporate HSE policies
• Carry out additional duties and projects as assigned

Role Specifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment
• Highly skilled experience and prior knowledge of high pressure
• Able to understand and communicate company policies and safe work procedures
• In depth knowledge and optimal safe execution of site job tasks
• Basic computer knowledge – able to use the Microsoft suite including basic excel skills
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Valid class G driver’s license and current driver’s abstract (no more than 5 demerits in the last 3 years). Class AZ or DZ is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, you’re able to speak with anyone inside or outside the company
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem solving skills
• Able to read and understand work orders, instructions, detailed forms, detailed operating and procedure manuals and case histories
• You lead by example, having the ability to articulate the business vision, strategy and service capabilities to all levels inside and outside the organization
• Flexible and adaptable to rapid change

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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