Operations Technician

Inter Pipeline Ltd.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Pipeline Ltd. is seeking an Operations Technician for PP/Utilities at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex, north of Fort Saskatchewan. You will train to progress from Field Operator to Console Operator through the HPC Operations Technician Progression Program.

Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership to meet targets, monitoring performance, and maintaining safety and operating discipline. ABSA certification is required; 3+ years in petrochemical operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Power or Chemical Engineering Diploma preferred.
• ABSA 3rd class certification required; 2nd class certification would be an asset.
• 3+ years plant operations experience in Petrochemical/Refinery/Upgrader encouraged.
• Strong technical understanding of plant processes, equipment, and automation.
• Preference for candidates with prior control room operator experience.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Leadership and Operations to meet targets, goals, and plans.
• Monitor plant performance, maintain operating discipline, and take corrective action.
• Safely operate and maintain the plant using HPC manuals and procedures.
• Participate in HSSE initiatives and uphold safety commitments.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks per Operating Procedures.
• Communicate effectively at shift handover.
• Prepare plant equipment for maintenance, including decontamination and energy isolation.
• Member of Emergency Response Team is required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Plant operations experience

Control room experience

Automation understanding

Emergency response

Education

Power or Chemical Engineering Diploma

ABSA 3rd Class Certification

ABSA 2nd Class Certification (asset)

Job description

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

Based at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC) north of Fort Saskatchewan, the Operations Technician, Polypropylene/ Utilities (PP/CUB) will report directly to the PP/CUB Shift Supervisor. The initial assignment for the Operations Technician will be to train and qualify in the Field Operator positions and progress to the Console Operator position.

Inter Pipeline is seeking individuals who place value in creating a great working culture which is in alignment with our core values. The selected candidate would continue post qualifications as per HPC Operations Technician Progression Program.

Key Activities And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Leadership and Operations Shift teams to execute operational targets, goals, and plans
• Monitor plant performance, maintain operating discipline, and take corrective action as required
• Safely operate and maintain the plant utilizing HPC Manuals, Operating Procedures, Operating Instructions, Value Added Tasks, and Daily Rounds
• Participate in HSSE initiatives and demonstrate strong commitment to Safety at the facility
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as per Operating Procedures and Manuals

Effectively communicate at shift handover

• Prepare plant equipment for maintenance including decontamination and energy isolation
• Successful candidate is required to be a member of the Emergency Response Team

Education, Skills And Experience

• Power or Chemical Engineering Diploma preferred
• ABSA certification 3rd class required. 2nd Class certification would be an asset.
• 3+ years plant operations experience in the Petrochemical/Refinery/Upgrader industries is preferred
• Strong technical understanding of plant processes, equipment, and automation
• Preference will be given to those with previous control room operator experience
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal skills are required

Hours

Full time shift work (days/nights), 12-hour shifts

Longer term this position will regularly rotate between console and field posts.

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, criminal record check and drivers abstract assessments with satisfactory results. Additionally, candidates will be required to adhere to company policies including those that relate to the proper use of personal protective equipment and, where applicable and available, human rights accommodation will be made.

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline

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.