Operator

Pembina Pipeline Corp.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Pipeline Corporation invites applications for an Operator at the Empress Gas Plant, near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. You will help ensure safe, reliable operation and contribute to production performance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

The role follows a 12-hour rotating shift, including days and nights. As part of Pembina’s Transmission & Extraction Operations, you will work in a world-class processing facility with NGL handling, fractionation, rail loading, and

Qualifications

• 2nd Class Steam Ticket Alberta or actively pursuing 2nd class.
• Asset: Cryogenic – Extraction Plant, Fractionation, or Cogeneration experience.
• Panel and DCS experience to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize plant performance.
• Willingness to expand technical knowledge and adapt to new technologies.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with safety and reliability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Champion Pembina’s safety culture and Life Saving Rules; embed safety into work practices.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, shutdown, and readiness activities.
• Safely start up, operate, monitor, optimize, and shut down unit operations.
• Monitor plant conditions, troubleshoot issues, and apply corrective actions.
• Prioritize activities and balance routine tasks with emergent issues.
• Coordinate maintenance with maintenance/technical teams to minimize downtime.
• Use data and observations to identify opportunities to improve performance and cost.
• Maintain understanding of equipment, procedures, and process systems; pursue learning.
• Participate in incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports for regulatory compliance and communication.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

2nd Class Steam Ticket Alberta

3rd Class Steam Ticket (working towards 2nd)

Tools

DCS experience

Panel/SCADA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Department: Empress, Vantage & Burstall Operations Area

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 70 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy .

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Employees embed physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview:

Join Pembina’s Operations team at the Empress Gas Plant as an Operator. Reporting to the Supervisor, Empress, Vantage & Burstall, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant facilities while contributing to production performance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role follows a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including both days and nights.

Part of Pembina’s Transmission & Extraction Operations, the Empress Gas Plant is a premier natural gas liquids processing facility located near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The site includes a 1.2 Bcf/d extraction plant, NGL fractionation, propane rail loading, ethane cavern storage, and truck loading operations, providing employees the opportunity to work in a complex, world-class processing environment.

Pembina’s Transmission and Extraction infrastructure is designed to connect natural gas supply with downstream demand through a network of pipelines, straddle plants, extraction facilities, and transportation assets. The company plays a critical role in extracting and transporting ethane, propane, butane, and other natural gas liquids that support petrochemical, industrial, and export markets. Strategic growth projects, including the proposed Yellowhead Extraction Plant and pipeline expansions, are expected to further enhance Pembina’s ability to deliver integrated energy solutions and support long-term customer growth.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by embedding physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data;
• Participate in plant commissioning, startup, shutdown, and operational readiness activities, ensuring equipment and processes are transitioned safely and efficiently into service;
• Safely start up, operate, monitor, optimize, and shut down unit operations and facility systems while maintaining a thorough understanding of plant processes, operating parameters, and equipment performance;
• Continuously monitor plant conditions, identify process abnormalities or upsets, and apply sound technical judgment to troubleshoot issues, assess risk, and implement timely corrective actions to maintain safe and reliable operations;
• Prioritize operational activities and respond effectively to changing plant conditions, balancing routine responsibilities, emergent issues, and production requirements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Coordinate maintenance activities by identifying equipment deficiencies, communicating repair priorities, and partnering with maintenance and technical teams to minimize operational impacts and maximize equipment reliability;
• Utilize operating data, field observations, and process knowledge to identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, and actively contribute recommendations during operations and team meetings;
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of facility equipment, operating procedures, and process systems while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and expanding technical expertise;
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, hazard assessments, and corrective action development to strengthen operational performance and support a culture of continuous improvement;
• Maintain accurate operating logs, documentation, and reports to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and effective communication across shifts and work groups;
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, sound decision-making, and a high standard of work quality;
• Foster effective working relationships with operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility performance;
• Promote a strong safety culture by adhering to Pembina's safety standards, participating in safety initiatives, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards; and
• Support and contribute to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where collaboration, respect, and a sense of belonging enable individuals and teams to perform at their best.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their 2nd Class Steam Ticket registered in Alberta or a 3rd Class Steam Ticket who is actively working towards 2nd Class certification;
• Industry experience in Cryogenic – Extraction Plant, Fractionation, or Cogeneration experience would be an asset;
• Panel and Distributed Control System (DCS) experience, with demonstrated ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize plant performance would be an asset;
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a willingness to expand technical knowledge, adapt to new technologies, and strengthen operational expertise;
• Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities, balancing planned work, emerging operational issues, production requirements, and team commitments while maintaining focus on safety and reliability;
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritize actions, and respond effectively in a fast-paced operating environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and support teams;
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a dynamic workplace, embracing changing priorities, new responsibilities, and evolving operational requirements;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable learning and utilizing various business systems, digital tools, and operational technologies; and
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License required.

This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” and so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites. You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.

The successful candidate must live within 100 km of Pembina Empress Facility.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day:09/23/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.

Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.

Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective successand enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.