Industrial Tank Cleaner - Shutdown Work
Industrial Tank Cleaner | $28.00/hr plus $50/day LOA | Fort St. John, BC
Fort St. John, BC | Full-Time Contract (Shutdown) | Hotel Provided
Industrial Services / Tank Cleaning | Mid Level | Shutdown Rotation, 12 Hours per Day
Hiring now. Travel September 12, first shift September 13. Qualified candidates are being interviewed this week.
GrizzlyTrek is hiring Industrial Tank Cleaners for a shutdown near Fort St. John, BC. The project starts immediately: travel day is Saturday, September 12, 2026 and the first shift is Sunday, September 13, 2026. The rate is $28.00 an hour plus overtime, your hotel is paid for, and you receive $50.00 a day for food while you are away from home. This is confined space work in full PPE and it is one of the most physically demanding jobs on any site.
| Position Type | Full-Time Contract (Shutdown) |
| Location | Near Fort St. John, BC |
| Start Date | Travel Saturday, September 12, 2026. First shift Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Schedule | Shutdown rotation, 12 hours per day |
| Compensation | $28.00 per hour plus applicable overtime |
| Overtime | Time and a half after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week, double time after 12 hours in a day, per British Columbia employment standards |
| Accommodations | Hotel accommodation provided, plus a $50.00 per day living out allowance for food |
| Tickets | Fall Protection, First Aid, H2S Alive, Confined Space Rescue, and a current mask fit test. All required, see below |
| Experience | Heavy industrial or confined space experience preferred |
- Work for extended periods inside confined spaces, including tanks and vessels
- Perform duties in full PPE including Tyvek suit, full face respirator and rubber boots
- Safely complete cleaning scopes in hot, enclosed environments
- Maintain constant communication with attendants and supervisors during confined space operations
- Support shutdown timelines by completing assigned scopes on schedule
- Take part in pre-job hazard assessments, toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Follow all client, site and GrizzlyTrek safety policies without exception
- Able to fit through an 18 inch manway
- Able to work in hot, confined spaces for long durations
- Able to wear full PPE, including respiratory protection, for extended periods
- Strong physical endurance and mental resilience
- Willing to travel to the Fort St. John area and stay in the provided hotel for the length of the shutdown
- Committed to safe, respectful worksite behaviour
- Fall Protection
- First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Confined Space Rescue
- Mask fit test, current, covering the respirators used on this site:
- AV2000 full facepiece
- AV3000 Sure Seal full facepiece
- Half mask respirator
- Previous tank cleaning, confined space entry or industrial vacuum experience
- Previous shutdown or turnaround experience in oil and gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial settings
- Confined space rescue or high angle rescue experience beyond the basic ticket
- Work is performed inside enclosed industrial tanks and vessels under high heat while wearing full protective equipment
- Shifts are 12 hours per day for the length of the shutdown
- Physically and mentally demanding work that requires sustained focus, strength and strict adherence to safety procedures
- Workers are accommodated in a hotel near Fort St. John, BC, with a $50.00 per day allowance for food
- Candidates must fully understand that this is difficult work and be prepared for uncomfortable conditions
Pay is a gross hourly rate before deductions.
- $28.00 per hour with overtime after 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week
- Hotel accommodation provided, plus a $50.00 per day living out allowance for food
- Immediate start with steady 12 hour days for the length of the shutdown
- Support with onboarding, required documentation and safety tickets
- Ongoing mentorship, check-ins and workforce support from GrizzlyTrek
- Career planning help for future shutdown and skilled trade opportunities
- Life insurance: $100,000 for the employee
- AD&D insurance matching life insurance, with critical illness and cancer coverage
- Dependent life insurance: $10,000 for spouse, $5,000 per child
- Extended health care: drug, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing and more
- Paramedical services: annual coverage for chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage and mental health
- Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery and exams
- Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 orthodontic coverage for children
- Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days
GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.
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