Contract Plant Operator

Petroplan; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Plant Operator for a full-time contract position in Alberta. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of facility equipment, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, team collaboration, and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must hold a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate and possess relevant experience in heavy oil operations. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and camp accommodations.

Benefits

Camp provided

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Relevant experience in cyclic steam or SAGD thermal recovery heavy oil operations preferred.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Facility in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment.
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Self-motivated

Technical skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

Contract : Initially 6 months with a view to extend.

Camp provided.

Rate : This will depend on experience. Maximum rate up to : $52 per hour T4; $60 per hour if Incorporated.

Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB

This is a full-time contract position working a shift of 12hrs per day, 7 days on, 7 days off. Wednesday to Tuesday, rotating days, and nights

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment while actively adhering to the policies, safety, operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Operate the Facility in a safe and effective manner, while working collaboratively as part of the team
• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results
• Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift
• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required
• Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work utilizing the LOTO procedure
• Perform walkarounds, participate informal LOTO and HSE safety audits
• Execute housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required
• Conducts Handover Meeting with outgoing / incoming unit Plant Operator
• Executes business improvements by assessing opportunities and challenging the status quo in support of the asset's overall operational targets
• Elevates issues, opportunities and risks to decision-makers as required to influence optimization and continuous improvement
• Champions and drives the health & wellness of our people in support of' safety, values, and culture
• Promotes innovation and "make it better" solutions
• Creates an environment that fosters and supports multi?disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Possess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate, with preference given to those holding a 3rd Class Certificate
• Relevant experience in cyclic steam or SAGD thermal recovery heavy oil operations would be an asset
• Proficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testing
• Strong technical skills to complement Power Engineering qualifications
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License (driver's abstract required)