Pipeline Technician

Keyera Corp.; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Employee share purchase plan

RRSP / TFSA pension up to 10% of base

Wellness Spending Account $750/year

Paid vacation

Volunteer days

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Keyera is seeking a Pipeline Technician to join our Pipelines Operations Team in Sarnia, Ontario. This role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Great Lakes District pipeline system, including custody transfer locations and pump stations, with field activities such as pigging and sampling.

Candidates must reside within 100 km of Sarnia, have a high school diploma, 5+ years in pipeline operations, and be willing to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in pipeline operations or related field.
• Experience with pigging, ground disturbance, damage prevention, ROW surveillance would be an asset.
• CMMS experience with Maximo or SAP would be an asset.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the district.
• Permanent residency within 100 km of the Sarnia facility.
• Valid driver's license with clean abstract.
• Pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol testing will be required.
• Physically active field work, outdoor conditions, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Great Lakes District pipeline system, including custody transfer locations, pump stations and field assets.
• Coordinate with Control Centre regarding site work, outages or other operational impacts.
• Coordinate with Sarnia maintenance group to ensure work is planned, scheduled, permitted and executed safely.
• Conduct pigging, chemical batch runs, drain downs, nitrogen purges, sampling and related field tasks.
• Respond promptly to Ontario One Calls and pipeline locates as required.
• Maintain surveillance documentation and support vegetation control on operating sites.

Skills

Pipeline operations

Pigging

Ground disturbance

Damage prevention

ROW surveillance

CMMS (Maximo)

SAP

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Keyera Career Opportunity

Why Keyera? It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
• Paid vacation
• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more

Role/Location Specific

Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time. Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Permanent

THE POSITION

Keyera is currently seeking a Pipeline Technician to join our Pipelines Operations Team in Sarnia, Ontario. This role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Great Lakes District pipeline system, including associated custody transfer locations and pump stations. The successful candidate will support day-to-day pipeline operations and field activities, including pigging, surveillance, sampling, ground disturbance, damage prevention, and pipeline maintenance coordination. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within 100 km of the assigned field office in Sarnia, Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Great Lakes District pipeline system, including associated custody transfer locations, pump stations, and field assets.
• Coordinate with the Control Centre operations team regarding site or pipeline work requiring temporary shutdowns, scheduled outages, or other operational impacts.
• Coordinate with the Sarnia maintenance group to ensure work is properly planned, scheduled, permitted, and executed safely.
• Conduct regular pipeline operating activities, including pigging, chemical batch runs, drain downs, nitrogen purges, sampling, and related field tasks.
• Respond promptly to Ontario One Calls and pipeline locates as required.
• Patrol rights-of-way and crossings, maintain accurate surveillance documentation, and support vegetation control on operating sites.
• Liaise with engineering, surface land teams, contractors, and other stakeholders for scheduled work on Great Lakes District pipelines and third-party activities in and around rights-of-way.
• Collaborate with integrity engineers on inspections, cut outs, tie-ins, and leak detection testing following maintenance work.
• Work with the Product Quality Specialist to support investigation and resolution of product specification concerns.
• Support project teams with commissioning and start-up plans for new assets, including troubleshooting operational concerns as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in support of pipeline operations, maintenance activities, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience in pipeline operations, well operations, pipeline maintenance, or a similar field environment.
• Previous experience with pipeline operations, pigging, pipeline maintenance practices, ground disturbance, damage prevention, locates, ROW surveillance, and/or integrity-related field activities would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo or SAP would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to interpret equipment manuals, service notices, technical documents, and operational data.
• Willingness and availability to travel for extended periods, up to 25%, throughout the assigned district to perform field work as required.
• Permanent residency within 100 km of the Sarnia Facility.
• A valid driver's license and ability to provide a 5-year standard driver abstract (clean driver's abstract).
• This role is subject pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing and ongoing compliance with the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Comfortable performing physically active field work, including occasionally lifting or carrying moderately heavy equipment, working in confined spaces, and walking long distances over varied terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in operating environments requiring appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Salary

Salary: $52.00-$62.00/hour depending on qualifications

Posting Expiry Date: Sept 3, 2026

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Headquartered in Calgary with operations in Western Canada, Texas and Oklahoma, Keyera operates an integrated Canadian-based midstream business with extensive interconnected assets and depth of expertise in delivering midstream energy solutions. Our business consists of natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids (NGLs) fractionation, transportation, storage and marketing, iso-octane production and sales and diluent logistic services for oil sands producers. We are committed to conducting our business in a way that balances diverse stakeholder expectations and emphasizes the health and safety of our employees and the communities where we operate. Keyera is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to offer a well-rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive benefits program designed to ensure the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Working with us means you will be working for a Top Employer. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2019, 2024, 2025), Alberta’s Top 85 Employers (2012-2025), and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025). We offer a well-rounded total compensation package combined with a comprehensive flexible benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

Our values bring our culture to life, demonstrating what we stand for as an organization and how we work together to achieve our goals: Home Safe: I take action to protect people & the environment. Own It: I deliver on my commitments. All In: I work with others across Keyera to achieve superior outcomes. Count On Me: I make decisions for the right reasons. Drive Value: I am driven & passionate about creating value for Keyera’s stakeholders.

Our commitment to our values and culture has allowed us to meet our business needs while addressing the needs of our employees and the communities in which we operate.