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As we look ahead to the next 100 years, we need creative, ambitious and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals and help grow our business. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, global opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let's make a real difference together.

Shell is currently seeking a Pipe fitter* to work at the Fort McMurray Albian Sands mining project.

Responsibilities:

Incumbent will assist in the development of the Maintenance Philosophy, Maintenance Procedures, and spare parts assessment and ordering for the piping systems within the Muskeg River Processing Plant. Will also be involved in the plant design review and in developing Commissioning Procedures, Safe Operating Procedures, Safe Work Procedures, and training materials.

As a member of the Maintenance Team, you will report to the Area Maintenance Team Leader. You will be a team player who is dedicated to excellence in safety, in protecting the environment, and in maintaining equipment reliability. You will have a strong foundation in preventative and predictive maintenance as well as having superior skills within your area of expertise.

• Ensures that the required maintenance activities are completed in a manner that promotes safety as the first priority.
• Provides proactive safety and environmental leadership by example.
• Fosters a spirit of cooperation between operators, trades and technical staff to achieve Utility Area and overall goals.
• Assists in the development of the Piping System Maintenance Philosophy and Maintenance Procedures.
• Assesses and provides input into the spare parts requirements for the area on an ongoing basis
• Encourages participation from operations, technical and maintenance in developing innovative solutions to problems.
• Plans daily and long-term maintenance activities. This includes priority setting in consultation with operations, maintenance and technical input.
• Executes maintenance activities and stays current with applicable governmental regulations which may affect Maintenance Procedures.
• Other duties and activities as appropriate and necessary.

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• No "fly in, fly out" option is offered with this position. Relocation to Fort McMurray is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman 'B' Pressure Welder Certification, Journeyman Pipefitter.
• Qualification would be considered an asset.
• 5 years experience in Mechanical System Maintenance in an industrial setting.
• 5 years experience in a Cogeneration/Power Generation facility.
• Experience in process plant commissioning would be an asset.
• Dedication to safe work and environmental responsibility.
• Well developed communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a flexible team work environment.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

  The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.ca/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline: Sunday 02 August 2009
Number of Vacancies: 1

* For this position, the new employee(s) will initially be hired by Albian Sands Energy Inc. under Albian terms and conditions. Effective January 1, 2010, the employee(s) will be transferred to Shell Canada Limited, under Shell Canada terms and conditions, in connection with Shell Canada Energy's operation of the Albian Sands mining project.

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