Operations Technician Storage and Loading

Woodfibre Management Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfibre LNG is seeking an Operations Technician S&L to join the Project Site team in Squamish, BC, reporting to the Shift Supervisor. The role supports the Operations Readiness Assurance Phase, through Start-Up and into the Operational Phase, and contributes to environmental and social responsibilities on site.

Key duties include ownership for safe production, monitoring plant status, enforcing safety/work instructions, supporting the Maintenance Strategy and PTW, ensuring equipment isolation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is the minimum.
• 2–3 years in Industrial and/or Storage and Loading Facilities.
• Fully versed in Managing Safe Work with Permit to Work System.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Ownership for safe production and task execution during duty.
• Maintains knowledge of current plant status via logs and shift communications.
• Maintains understanding of safety procedures and work instructions.
• Support ORA plan to ensure readiness for Start-Up and life of the facility.
• Ensure availability and reliability of plant and equipment on shift.
• Interface with HSSE and technical services for compliance and improvements.

Skills

Communication/interpersonal skills

Ability to work well under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Operations Technician S&L is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG’s dynamic Operations team. The successful candidate reports directly to the Shift Supervisor. This role will be based on the Project Site, in Squamish, BC., and you will play an essential part in supporting the company’s operations team through the Operations Readiness Assurance Phase into Start-Up on into the Operational Phase of the project. During Operational Phase as Operations Technician Process on shift you will also be a key contributor that the environmental practices and social responsibilities to the community, which are held to the uppermost standards as set out by Woodfibre LNG.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

• Responsibility/ownership for safe production and execution of activities/tasks in their area during their duty.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of current operational status of the plant and equipment in the process section by reference to daily instructions, logbooks and shift change over communications.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of current safety procedures, and operating procedures / work instructions as well as Standing Orders to ensure adherence by all personnel in the process area.
• Support the Operations Management in executing the ORA Plan to ensure readiness for Start-Up into the Operational Phase of the project and throughout the life cycle of the facility.
• Ensure availability and Reliability of plant and equipment during their shift
• Support Implementation of the agreed Maintenance Strategy
• Support PTW including functionality/improvements, isolations standards, competencies, issuing, precautions, compliance, auditing, PTW manuals, authorization.
• Ensure the operational area is free of hazards and risks are mitigated to ALARP expectations
• Ensure all equipment and plant, to be handed over for maintenance is correctly isolated and in safe state for personnel to undertake tasks
• Support the development and implementation of check lists & routines for the plant and equipment
• Timely delivery of input data and correctness for plant daily report to Utilities Lead
• Interface with technical services department for integrity issues and compliance checks
• Interface with HSSE department for compliance and improvements
• Interface with other departments for support requirements and documentation

HSSE

• 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
• Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
• Lead HSE Shift Meeting/ safety walks /audits if required.
• Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure safety of personnel and plant.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
• Safeguarding systems check lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
• Ensure that Shift Operations Emergency Response capabilities are 100% met during shift period.
• Basic Fire Fighting and Emergency Response experience preferred.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 2-3 years in Industrial and/or Storage and Loading Facilities.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is minimum.
• Demonstrated previous experience in operations of industrial, storage and loading.
• Previous experience working with other departments to support production targets.
• Knowledge of actions required On Site First Intervention Team during Emergency Responses.
• Fully versed in Managing Safe Work with Permit to Work System.
• Are willing to comply with WLNG's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Additional Requirements:

• Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact with front line workers through management.
• Ability to work well under pressure handling tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g. MS Office).
• A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• The position is based in Squamish, BC (Project Site), with an initial stay period at the Vancouver Office

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Woodfibre LNG reserves the right to amend the job description, including the title, duties, and qualification from time to time in its sole discretion.

Hourly Rate: CAD $50.47 - $63.86/hr