Project Control Specialist

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry  

Airswift is working with one of our major oil & gas clients to find a Laboratory Technician to join their team in a 1-year assignment in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate and on-time routine and non-routine analysis including final product certification.
• Daily and effective communication with operational, environmental, engineering departments and off-spec notification as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment as per identified standard requirements (i.e. internal QA/QC, preventative maintenance, ISO 9001 and 17025).
• Support continuous improvement to assure reliable operations of the laboratory.
• Work closely with other laboratory team and plant operations to assist in product quality investigations.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• Chemical Technology Diploma, BSc in Chemistry or Environmental Science or equivalent preferred

• This a rotation schedule 4 day on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 5 days off etc. You will work 2-day shift and 2-night shift of 12 hours.

One of our major clients in the Mining & Metals industry is looking for an Underground?Heavy Duty Mechanic for a one-year contract to work in Lac de Gras (Northern Territories of Canada). There is a huge possibility to extend the contract for another year since the project will go on until 2026.

The client is offering Fly-in/Fly-out from Edmonton/Yellowknife/Fort Smith to Nunavut, BC (Northern Territories of Canada - area where Lac de Gras is located).

If you don’t have Underground experience but worked as a Heavy Duty Mechanic you could suit the role as well. You only need to have experience with Atlas Mining and/or Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology equipment.

We are looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic with Underground experience that will be responsible for repairing heavy mining equipment in a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective manner to ensure equipment availability is maximized.

This role is a great opportunity to work with our client's Diamond Mine. Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Company's Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At their company, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly repairs to maximize equipment availability.
• The incumbent will be working on but not limited to Epiroc MT6020 haul trucks, Boltecs, Simbas, Jumbos, autonomous ST14 scoop trams, ST1530, ST18 scoop trams, Normet shotcrete sprayers, transmixers, etc.
• The mine is primarily Epiroc equipment.
• Fill out the work orders and reports on repairs and diagnoses prior to the end of each shift.
• Provide sufficient detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards continuously.
• Conduct safety audits as per company policy.
• Provide written reports to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor as requested.
• Adhere to safety and environmental rules and contribute to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings and incident investigations.
• Conduct equipment reviews to ensure new and existing equipment meets site safety and operational requirements.
• Assist other tradespersons to achieve Maintenance goals as required.
• Help develop Heavy Duty Mechanic apprentices including delegating tasks or projects that will assist with their skill development and meet apprenticeship requirements.

• Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Interprovincial Red Seal certification.
• Understanding of the NWT Mines Act.
• Familiarity with new technologies and equipment (e.g., Cat SIS, Cummins Insight, etc.).
• Ability to maintain and repair industrial equipment.
• Proven oral, written, and active listening skills and ability to work in high-stress situations and resolve issues.

• 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off (first week: dayshift, second week: nightshift).

• Current St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR.
• Training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Airswift is working in partnership with a publicly traded manufacturer of nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical and hygiene products. The companies strategy is to grow by creating innovative and sustainable nonwovens for their customers, whilst improving profitability through more efficient operations and a high performance culture.  

The company are looking to invest in a new Quality Manager for their South Carolina manufacturing plant to alleviate the current interim Quality Manager, who is also completing a dual role within micro-biological testing and global quality. The Quality Manager will be a leader across the quality function with the ability to modify difficult quality standards and processes within the plant. The role will be key in promoting quality and driving ownership across the entire facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the work of quality control and quality assurance staff within a plant to ensure full compliance to all Quality related policies, procedures and practices; whilst ensuring that safety protocols are equally upheld
• Promotes a strong safety and quality culture where both safety and quality are core values of everyone at the company  
• Develops, implements and evaluates quality policies, procedures, and projects and develops resources to assist the operations and manufacturing function to be able to reach quality standards
• Responsible for processes related to production quality and ISO implementation at local level
• Responsible for ensuring that products meet customers' quality standards
• Defines the appropriate and adequate procedures and measures of control for production processes and conducts risk assessments of these processes
• Leads implementation of new regulations, all audits and regulatory inspections and facilitates gaps closings from these
• Coordinates quality training for employees to ensure all individuals have the required level of knowledge

Required Experience

• At least 10 years’ work experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Prior experience promoting quality across a facility, addressing issues and performing spot checks
• Prior experience as a visible functional manager, with ability to lead a team, take data and make decisions
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Proactive and hands-on mindset
• Coach who can drive ownership across the entire facility
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across other department and teams, including supply chain, materials, and production
• At least holding Green Belt Six Sigma
• Quality Internal Auditor
• Ability to present to internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Mini Tab
• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 15% company and personal based annual performance bonus 
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Eligible from 1st of month after 30 days service )
• Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
• 401k 6% match (safe harbor automatically vested)
• Further education reimbursement
• Relocation support provided
• Vacation depending on experience and service (max 3 weeks) plus 11 holidays