Marine Advisor

CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind.

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 looking for Marine Advisors to work at our Fort McMurray, AB location at Suncor Base Plant.

This position will support operations, maintenance, and projects on site by operating boats, completing deck work, and any marine labour on tailings ponds.

If you have a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for marine fleet, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What we offer:

• Competitive wages and excellent benefits starting on your first day!
• 14x14 shift rotation 8+ hours per day based at Suncor Base Plant 
• Travel and Camp is provided
• Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure vessels are operated safely and in compliance with Suncor’s policies and procedures and Transport Canada Regulations.
• Execute on pond work to support Tailings Ops & MTCE
• Execute on-pond work with collaboration from cross functional teams
• Providing field support for the daily operation of Tailings operations
• Report any defective equipment that requires repair or replacement that affects the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.
• Ensure safety equipment is inspected and kept in good working order.
• Carry out routine inspections of the vessels and their equipment to ensure it is kept in proper working order.
• Keep all machinery spaces clean, neat and tidy at all times.
• Attend Meetings as required.
• Complete training as required to meet or exceed the requirements of the job.
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Complete nightshifts
• Must keep all applicable certificates current.

Role Specifications:

• Experience operating boats/marine fleet in an industrial environment is required 
• Experience working around tailings operations is an asset 
• 60T master certificate of competency from Transport Canada is required 
• Valid Class 5 licence with a clean abstract
• Able to provide a negative pre-employment alcohol and drug test
• Able to complete a Functional Fitness Evaluation 

Skills

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfortable being on and around open bodies of water
• Comfortable working outdoors in harsh weather conditions
• You have the ability to prioritize and initiate innovative solutions
• You demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills
• You possess an uncompromising commitment to health and safety at all times

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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