Maintenance Technician

Located out of our Cochrane Extraction Plant (CEP), the individual in the Maintenance Technician role will report to the Supervisor, Maintenance. The maintenance technician is a key front-line role at the CEP responsible for the day to day support for plant assets. This technical support will align with the company’s strategic plan and any additional activities associated with the plan. More specifically the maintenance technician is accountable for the safe, reliable, compliant and cost-effective maintenance of plant infrastructure with a focus on valving. The maintenance technician will be part of a high performing, well established and knowledgeable maintenance department.

The Cochrane Extraction Plant (CEP), is a key part of Canada’s NGL infrastructure. The plant is conveniently located just north of the town of Cochrane and within a short drive of both Calgary and the Rocky Mountains.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Conduct predictive, preventative and corrective regular maintenance on plant equipment and systems
• Maintain accurate work history for equipment
• Order parts and open / close work orders in CMMS
• Supervise on site contractors as necessary utilizing the work initiation process and contractor management process
• Maintain all discipline related records and documentation
• Provide technical leadership and project management for smaller projects as required
• Ensure engineered changes are effectively integrated into existing systems per Management of Change guidelines
• Ensure all tools and testing equipment are maintained and calibrated
• Develop and implement maintenance plans & procedures where required.
• Ensure all work procedures and equipment settings adhere to manufacturer and engineering design specifications.
• The role is responsible for creating and sustaining safe work practices, improving reliability and reducing costs.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem solving with specific attention to risk awareness in terms of safety, quality and plant production
• Perform compliance verifications on plant equipment to support the safe and efficient operation of the plant as well as custody transfer of feedstock and utilities

Valve Maintenance Highlights :

• Understanding operating principles, design, and function of the most common block-type valves
• The operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hand and power operated valve lubricants
• Knowledge and experience with setting up and implementing valve preventative maintenance programs
• Knowledge of valve sealants, injection processes, fittings and systems
• Understanding of typical valve corrosion issues
• Proficiency in maintenance and servicing of a variety of valves

Education, Skills and Experience

• Red Seal Journeyman Certification in a related trade
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with satisfactory drivers abstract
• In-line Valve Maintenance Technician Certification with a minimum five years' field experience working on troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining Ball, Gate, and plug valves (hand and power actuated)
• Strong team player with an unwavering commitment to safety, health, environment, financial accountability, technical excellence, asset health and equipment performance

Hours

Full Time, 9-80 Flex Schedule

As this position is identified as safety and / or security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug / alcohol, drivers abstract, employment verification and criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits.

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.