Universal Industries, a division of Foremost Universal LP,  has been specializing in supplying its customers with oil and gas processing equipment since 1949. Supported by an experienced engineering, drafting, and design team, the Universal Industries manufacturing staff is dedicated, well-trained, and has a proven track record for quality workmanship.

Universal Industries utilizes over 130,000 square feet of shop space, and combines this with a 40,000 square foot pressure vessel manufacturing facilitiy to produce a complete group of products including field storage and process tanks, UIC/COLT Flash and HDT Horizontal Treaters, and heavy wall vessels. The company also provides expertise in high pressure remote bulk water separation, and the reconditioning of steam equipment.

As an operating entity of Foremost Universal LP, Universal Industries is a rapidly growing public company with $200 million in annual sales and over 600 employees across Alberta. Although the focus is on the Alberta and Saskatchewan oilfield, FULP has done work all over the world including Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad, the United States and Peru.

About Lloydminster

The City of Lloydminster has a unique geographical location where it straddles the provincial border of both Alberta and Saskatchewan.  With a population of 26,502, Lloydminster is located midway between Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Edmonton, Alberta, directly on the Yellowhead Highway.  The City has been voted as one of the most desirable places to work in Alberta or Sasktachewan. MoneySense Magazine ranked Lloydminster as #1 Best Place to Live in Western Canada and #3 in Canada!

Residents of Lloydminster will enjoy the outdoors at Bud Miller Park, a 200 acre plus green space featuring the Lloydminster Leisure Centre with swimming pool, waterslide, wave pool, wet and dry saunas and whirl pool, as well as hiking trails, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, picnic areas, Arboretum, skateboard park, multi purpose playground and numerous other amenities.  Other outdoor activities include bird watching, fishing, camping and water recreation at the many nearby lakes.

Lloydminster Public and Catholic School Districts both serve the Elementary, and Secondary Education needs of students in Lloydminster. Lakeland College has two campuses and with over 8,000 full and part-time students attending.

About the Opportunity

Due to increased workload and expansion, Universal Industries is seeking a Crane Operator - Field to join their growing team in Lloydminster, Alberta.

You will be responsible for operating mobile cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials. You will also perform routine maintenance work and install and remove booms, extensions and hook blocks.

Specifically, you will:

• Operate cranes with related attachments;
• Determine safe lifting capacities;
• Perform pre-operational inspection and calculate crane capacities and weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting;
• Direct operational maintenance on assigned equipment;
• Install, rig and remove crane attachments;
• Operate hydraulic boom;
• Operate Cranes, Boom Truck, and Hoist; and
• Instruct Apprentices.
  

To qualify, you must have a Journeyperson Crane Operator Certification or 3rd Year Apprentice. Additionally, you have Red Seal Certification and a minimum of 3 years experience. The capacity to work independently is essential.

About the Benefits

As a reward for your hard work and dedication to the job, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package depending on experience and qualifications and be eligible for bonuses.

In addition, Universal Industries' employees receive excellent benefits including:

• Generous medical, dental, and eyewear plan;
• Life, short and long term disability insurance;
• Two weeks vacation with the opportunity to earn more vacation days the longer you are with the company;
• A friendly team culture with social events including golf tournaments and lobsterfests; and
• Opportunities for continued training and courses are also supported and promoted on an individual basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting and vibrant company that is family-oriented with management who are open minded and accepting of new ideas.

Universal Industries is committed to developing, leading and mentoring staff who want to accelerate their careers, in a nurturing and empowering environment.

For full details on this position and to apply directly online, you must visit www.applyfirst.ca/job31168