Production Utility Labourer 1

Utility Specialist

LOCATION: Edmonton- Alberta-Canada

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

HR CONTACT: GILL SONIA

Role

The Utility Specialist position within the Utility Operations department is labour intensive and supports manufacturing operations within the facility to produce premium threading connections on pipe accessories and full-length pipe as per customer specifications and needs within the oil and gas industry.

Please note: Tenaris requires employees to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and fit test for this position as it is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities:

• This Utility Specialist - Swage includes the functions: Saw Stress Relief and Swage Functions
• This specialty is an entry level position which can lead to progression to the phosphate specialty.
• Beginning at the most basic utility area and moving to more complex utility areas operators perform varied functions within the premium threading production line including but not limited to:
  • Saw cutting off damaged thread ends so pipe body can be repurposed
  • Swage a manufacturing process using a hydraulic press to cold form the ends bigger or smaller to accommodate premium connection dimension
  • Stress Relief a manufacturing process of heating the pipe end to restore pipe properties after having been swage
• Cross-training between utility specialties is important to flexible operations
• Perform material handing activities such as loading unloading and moving products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment such as conveyor belt overhead crane or jib crane
• Conduct and accurately complete pre-safety checklists
• Perform equipment setup and machine changeover in an efficient and safe manner
• Provide training and supervision of new personnel
• Using power and manual tools complete tasks efficiently and to quality standards
• Ensure product quality complying with defined standards and reporting deviations
• Carry out duties in an effective manner meeting productivity and efficiency standards
• Ensure proper use of the company assets detecting reporting and troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
• Attend and participate in training activities to maintain and increase company knowledge
• Proactively suggest improvements and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Actively participate in company safety procedures and programs: correct unsafe work practices or situations; follow reporting protocols for violations; participate in the Hazard Identification process
• Perform other duties as required including but not limited to warehouse maintenance housekeeping and administrative duties
• Adhering to workplace safety policies regulations and compliances and attend and participate in department safety meetings

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial setting
• Candidates with experience in shift and/or on call work are preferred
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and procedures maintenance and cleaning standards
• Forklift certification an asset
• Jib Crane or Overhead certification is an asset

Skills:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time
• Punctual reliable and willing to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends
• Problem solving decision making and effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team setting
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize to ensure timely completion of tasks while maintaining standards of quality
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and understand verbal and written instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required for operating various utility equipment
• Attention to detail is critical in this role

Why Join Tenaris:

Help share our future and solidify our position as leaders in our industry.

Work with outstanding people in dynamic collaborative teams who are always looking to find better ways of doing things.

We adopt ecologically efficient designs and technologies to keep our people safe and healthy and reduce our impact on the environment.

We understand that a long-term industrial project means growing together with communities where we operate.

We understand the importance of giving you the chance to learn and develop new skills by exploring different positions.

Join a culturally diverse team united in our commitment to excellence.

From one corner of the world to another our global organization will encourage you to share knowledge and best practices.

We select and promote individuals based on their performance experience abilities interpersonal skills and commitment.

Our worldwide compensation and salary structure is positioned competitively in each and every one of the markets where we operate.

We continuously invest in our mills service centres training and research centres focused on a sustainable state-of-the-art industrial footprint in every community where we operate.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Tenaris values diversity in all its forms fostering an inclusive workplace rooted in safety ethics transparency and open communication. Our active Diversity & Inclusion committee works on strategic initiatives to enhance our workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tenaris is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Alberta Employment Standards Act (ESA).

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements please apply

Tenaris is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity in employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted .