Working Foreman - Coating Division

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately-held and employee-owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design-build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

Our Fabrication shop specializes in the design and fabrication of pressure piping, fittings and vessels. Our expertise includes a wide range of alloy materials and specialized fabrication and welding processes. We pair engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. 

Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

The Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Working Foreman to oversee and manage a wide variety of blasting and coating projects in both our yard and field operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial coatings, application processes and quality control. This role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate crews, ensure compliance with safety and industry standards and deliver high quality results on time and within budget. 

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage. Negotiable, based on experience.
• 10% vacation and stat pay on all regular hours worked.
• Benefits after 90 days with the company - life insurance, dependent life insurance, LTD, AD&D, drug, dental, vision, travel, paramedical coverage.
• Cell phone allowance 

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily coating activities in the yard and field
• Ensure proper surface preparation, coating application and curing procedures are followed
• Train and mentor crew members on best practices and safety protocols 
• Monitor and enforce safety procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies 
• Troubleshoot issues related to coating processes and provide solutions to maintain efficiency 
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations Managers, clients and inspectors to ensure smooth project execution
• Ensure all equipment and tools are properly maintained
• Keep extensive inventory of all coating related materials and consumables.  
• Move equipment to and from job sites
• Mobilization of equipment to and from job sites 

Educational/Work Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial coatings, painting, surface preparation with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• 1+ year(s) experience with Google drive i.e. sheets, gmail, navigating Google drive 
• Strong knowledge of coating application methods, surface preparation techniques and quality control testing
• Prefer applicants to have Denso, SPC, Stopaq, NACE/AMPP coating tickets
• NACE/AMPP lvl 1 considered an asset
• Preference given to those that have First Aid, LSE, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, Confined Space tickets
• Class 5 driver’s license and a good driving record required.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations related to coating operations
• Strong communication skills to liaise with management, clients, contractors and vendors
• Excellent english communication skills 
• Must be comfortable driving 1ton trucks with trailers reaching up to 28ft
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.