100T RT Crane Operator Journeyperson - Cenovus Lloydminster Refinery

August 7, 2026

Position: 100T RT Crane Operator Journeyperson - Cenovus Lloydminster Refinery Project Type: Projects Project Location: Cenovus Lloydminster Refinery, AB Shift: Day Schedule: 9 days on, 5 days off, 12 hours/day Accommodations: Local / LOA Travel Details: Drive In / Drive Out, travel allowance available GC: Graham Allied Partner: Integrated Constructors Ltd. Reference Number: 31833 Jardeg Construction is looking for Crane Operator Journeyperson to join the Cenovus Refinery Lloydminster, AB projects team. The shift will be on NIGHTS and rotation will be 9 days on and 5 days off, 12 hours a day, with overtime included. This is a short term maintenance position starting asap until October, 2026 Travel Allowance and Living Out Allowance are available to those that are non locals to Lloydminster, AB Overview Of Crane The Crane Operator (Journeyperson) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of cranes, including a 100-ton Rough Terrain (RT) crane, to support maintenance, turnaround, and construction activities at the Cenovus Lloydminster Refinery. This role plays a critical part in executing lifts in a heavy industrial environment while adhering to strict safety and operational standards. Responsibilities <ul><li>Operate cranes, specifically including a 100T Rough Terrain (AT) crane, to lift, move, and position materials, equipment, and structural components </li><li>Perform critical lifts in accordance with engineered lift plans and site procedures </li><li>Conduct pre-operational inspections, equipment checks, and routine maintenance </li><li>Interpret load charts, lift plans, and rigging configurations </li><li>Work closely with riggers, signalers, and supervision to ensure safe lift execution </li><li>Maintain clear communication using hand signals and/or radio </li><li>Ensure compliance with Cenovus safety standards, site policies, and OH&S regulations </li><li>Assist with general site activities when crane operations are not required </li><li>Report hazards, near misses, and incidents as per site protocols </li><li>Use other machinery like skid steers when needed</li><li>Help ironworkers, pipefitters, and maintenance crews during downtime or when lifts aren’t required</li><li>Performing critical lifts for maintenance and repairs</li><li>Working in tight, congested plant areas (pipes, structures, vessels everywhere)</li><li>Communicating with riggers / signalers (hand signals, radios), supervisors and other trades</li><li>Doing pre-lift planning (load weight, radius, hazards)</li><li>Completing equipment inspections before each shift </li></ul>Minimum Requirements <ul><li>Journeyperson Crane Operator certification (Red Seal preferred) </li><li>Proven experience operating Rough Terrain cranes (100T RT experience required or strongly preferred) </li><li>Experience with critical lifts and shutdown/turnaround work </li><li>Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (clean abstract may be required) </li><li>Must successfully complete site-specific orientation and safety training </li><li>CSO or Common Safety Orientation </li><li>CSTS- 2020 </li><li>Energy Safety Canada H2S Alive </li><li>Valid Full Class 5 Driver’s License - No restrictions </li><li>3 Year’s Driver’s Abstract </li><li>Satisfactory completion of a Pre-Access Drug and Alcohol Test </li></ul>COME AND GET YOUR BOOTS DIRTY! At Jardeg, we power the workforce behind Graham and its trusted workforce partners, recruiting skilled trades and construction professionals who help deliver complex projects across Canada. If you’re a tradesperson working in Canada, our reach across commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction - as well as maintenance and turnaround projects - means we offer more than just a job. We offer a lifetime of work. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accessibility modifications for applicants with disabilities can be made during the recruitment process when requested. While Jardeg facilitates recruitment, skilled tradespeople are employed by our workforce partners and may be subject to fitness-for-duty requirements to ensure safety on site. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruitment agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg.

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