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Pipe Plant Summer Student

Requisition ID:  11108
Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6S 1G3

Pay Type:  Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview
Plant summer students are responsible for aiding in all areas of the concrete pipe plant. They prepare areas and forms for daily work, set up cages to be poured and finish concrete pipe and manholes. They participate in housekeeping and other various tasks throughout the plant. A high level of safety practices must be followed at all times.


Responsibilities:

  • Complete Field Level Risk Assessments before beginning each job

  • Keep equipment maintained and clean

  • Follow all confined space and safe work procedures

  • Receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.

  • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials

  • Assist machine operators, crane operators, welders, and other workers.

  • Contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in the production of pipes, essential for internal projects and operations.

  • Remove, clean & prepare pallets and headers for daily production

  • Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete

  • Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment

  • Assist in the fabrication, shaping, and finishing of concrete pipes within the facility, ensuring proper alignment and smooth surfaces.

  • Clean and remove excess concrete debris from pipe molds and other equipment

  • Learn to operate cranes, forklifts and other equipment as necessary


Qualifications:

  • Education Required: High School Diploma
  • Years of Experience: 0 years

 

Specific Experience

  • Prior concrete experience would be an asset

  • Prior experience in a pipe plant would be an asset

  • Carpentry experience would be an asset

  • Forklift experience would be an asset

  • Crane experience would be an asset

  • Welding Experience would be an asset


Competencies

  • Safety Oriented

  • Willingness to learn new things

  • Able to lift 50 lbs

  • Use of hand tools such as slide-hammers, sledge hammers, concrete drill

  • Willing to work early morning shifts, and overtime when needed including Saturdays

  • Able to work in a fast paced, high production environment

  • Able to work unsupervised

  • Able to work well with others

  • Good communication skills

 

Compensation:

This is a unionized position that is subject to negotiated rates. Rate of pay is determined by experience and skill level. The rate can also include shift differential depending on the time and day of the shift.


*Please note that a valid driver’s license is required for this position

 

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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