Operations Technician

Plains All American Pipeline; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada is seeking a motivated Operations Technician for their Fort Saskatchewan facility. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and systems while working in a team environment. Candidates must have a Grade XII education and a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification, along with strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Top-tier benefits program

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade XII education required.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and systems.
• Monitoring and resolving operational and safety issues.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Grade XII education

4th Class Power Engineering Certification

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains Midstream Canada is looking for a highly motivated Operations Technician for our facility located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The ideal candidate will excel in a team environment and be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility. This position reports to the Operations Team Lead. #plains

Responsibilities:

• Operating, maintaining, and /or repairing equipment and systems including equipment startup, shutdown and isolation;

• Working effectively in a team environment to monitor, log, resolve, and escalate operational and safety issues;

• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and site-specific training;

• Maintaining appropriate records and documents and submitting reports as required; and

• Maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and following prescribed safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade XII education required;

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certification required.

• Must be able to work a regular “on-call” 12-hour shift rotation, including weekends and statutory holidays;

• Able to work in inclement weather conditions;

• Strong mechanical aptitude;

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.;

• Previous experience in gas/NGL processing and/or field operations considered an asset;

• Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong computer and problem solving skills; and

• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

• Safety-sensitive position

• Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

• Primary residency within 120 KM of the Fort Saskatchewan facility is required.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program . As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page

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