Lead Operator – Gas Processing (Day Foreman)

NES Fircroft; Alberta; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSP contribution

Comprehensive health and benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Lead Operator / Day Foreman to oversee daily plant operations at a modern sour gas processing facility in Northern Alberta. You will lead Gas Plant Operators, coordinate production and maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable performance.

The role requires 10+ years of hands-on gas processing experience and strong technical expertise in sulphur recovery, gas compression, steam systems, and water treatment; a 2nd or 1st Class Power Engineer certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in gas processing operations.
• Strong technical expertise in sulphur recovery, gas compression, steam systems, and water treatment.
• Leadership experience mentoring and developing operators.
• Experience with work order systems and SCADA platforms.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience with distributed control systems (e.g., DeltaV) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on operational leadership and technical guidance to Gas Plant Operators to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility performance.
• Serve as a primary point of support for troubleshooting plant issues and coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership by promoting hazard awareness and risk assessments.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and site procedures (ABSA/AER).
• Monitor plant performance and support optimization to maximize production while controlling costs.
• Maintain and improve operating procedures across all shifts.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes and documentation.
• Support startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and commissioning events.
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams on priorities, execution, and reliability.
• Mentor and coach operators to strengthen technical capability and operating discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SCADA experience

Education

2nd or 1st Class Power Engineer certification

Tools

DeltaV

SCADA

Job description

NES Fircroft seeks a Lead Operator / Day Foreman to oversee daily plant operations at a modern sour gas processing facility in Northern Alberta. You will lead Gas Plant Operators, coordinate production and maintenance, and ensure safe, reliable performance.

The role requires 10+ years of hands-on gas processing experience and strong technical expertise in sulphur recovery, gas compression, steam systems, and water treatment; a 2nd or 1st Class Power Engineer certification is preferred.