EKpass Commissioned To Produce Mining Shovel Operator Training Program For Major Oilsands Company

 

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

June 2, 2009

 

 

EKpass, a global training and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to build an operator training program for Shovel operators for a major oil producer in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The program will cover operators from all aspects of experience, from new operator to the very experienced and is designed to enable the client to educate it’s operators using a mix of media types, classroom, and hands on mentoring approaches.

 

The project is not limited to one shovel vendor but rather spans multiple makes & models in the categories of Electric, Diesel, wire rope and hydraulic shovels including P&H, Terex/O&K and Bucyrus International.

 

In addition to the shovel programs, EKpass is also creating a Shovel Oiler program for the same client. Shovel Oilers are those who are responsible for the care and maintenance of the shovel during its operation, and often work into the position of Shovel Operator over time.

 

Many contractors, both civilian and military, turn to EKpass for their equipment operator training needs. With offices in the United States and Canada, EKpass is an international training firm that specializes in training operators on a variety of mobile equipment. In addition to a myriad of civilian clients, the company has provided the US Navy, the United States Marine Corps and other branches of the military with professional instructor-led training. These seasoned certified instructors have provided services at over 170 locations world-wide.

 

Through a combination of classroom and on-site, hands-on instruction, EKpass prepares its students for work in a variety of industries that involve the operation of mobile equipment, from Mining and Military to Construction, Pipeline, Agriculture and Forestry. Training is customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Through specialized training and calculating projected return on investment, clients have reported a reduction in operating costs in excess of millions of dollars each year through improved safety, productivity and lowered maintenance costs.

 

To date EKpass has provided training on equipment from over 100 manufacturers.