Rigger

Riggers (Tower & Column Mechanical Maintenance Specialists) - 2-Week Contract

Location: Fort McMurray, AB (Camp Job / Fly-in, Fly-out)
Compensation: $32/hour + plenty of overtime

Job Description
We are currently seeking 6 dedicated Riggers for a fast-paced, 2-week fly-in/fly-out camp position based in Fort McMurray, AB. In this critical hands-on role, you will perform the installation, modification, inspection, and turnaround maintenance of mass transfer equipment inside distillation, absorption, and extraction towers. Working within confined spaces and elevated environments, you will ensure that internal components—such as trays, structured packing, and distributors—are installed and maintained strictly to engineering specifications. If you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced turnaround environments and possess heavy industrial mechanical expertise, we want you on our team.


Advantages
Competitive Pay: Earn $32/hr with ample overtime available to maximize your income.

Contract Duration: Intensive 2-week project, perfect for a short-term, high-earning commitment.

Camp Accommodations: Fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) camp job based in Fort McMurray, AB.

Shift Flexibility: Choose the schedule that works best for your life—lock in a Day or Night rotation (3 positions available on Days, 3 positions available on Nights).

Reliable Payroll: Enjoy consistent, on-time weekly pay provided through Randstad.

Travel: Opportunity for heavy travel (up to 75%+) to customer sites across regional or international locations.

Responsibilities
Turnaround & Shutdown Execution: Perform rapid-response maintenance, dismantling, repair, and reassembly of tower internals during planned or emergency refinery turnarounds.

Internal Component Servicing: Remove, inspect, clean, and re-install distillation trays (sieve, valve, bubble cap), random/structured packing, liquid distributors, and support grids.

Mechanical Fabrication & Fit-Up: Fit, bolt, weld, and align internal tower components using precision hand tools, torque wrenches, and pneumatic equipment while interpreting complex engineering layout drawings.

Confined Space Operations: Work safely inside vertical vessels, columns, and towers under hazardous conditions, adhering strictly to permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and breathing apparatus protocols.

Quality & Technical Inspection: Verify levelness, clearances, and tolerances of tray decks and liquid distribution systems to guarantee process efficiency. Report structural defects or severe corrosion to field supervisors.

Qualifications
Experience: 3–5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in petrochemical plants or refineries, with a focus on vessel internals or column turnarounds.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical trade certification or apprenticeship (Millwright, Boilermaker, Pipefitter) is strongly preferred.

Certifications: Valid OSHA 10/30 (or regional equivalent), Confined Space Entry & Rescue certification, and Rigging/Signalperson qualification.

Technical Skills: High proficiency in reading engineering blueprints, vessel drawings, and isometric schematics.

Physical Demands: Must be able to work at extreme heights (scaffolding/rope access) and within tight confined spaces. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform strenuous physical labor in varying weather conditions, and comfortably wear full-face respirators.

Summary
If you are a safety-oriented tradesperson or skilled maintenance professional with a strong background in vessel and column maintenance, this is your chance to secure one of six highly rewarding 2-week FIFO contracts with consistent pay and great shift flexibility.

How to Apply:
- Option 1: Email your updated resume and all necessary safety tickets to renee.paul@randstad.ca using the subject line “Rigger - Fort McMurray”
- Option 2: Apply directly through this ad!

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