Plant Operator

ALLY; Alberta; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy production is seeking a Sour Plant Process Operator for their Pipestone processing facility in Alberta. The role involves operating and maintaining gas processing equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and conducting performance improvements. Ideal candidates will possess the Alberta Process Fired Heater Certificate and have significant relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Market-leading vacation/time-off program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sour gas processing experience required.
• Operational experience with distributed control systems preferred.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas plant equipment and troubleshoot process issues.
• Maintain superior housekeeping and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform laboratory analysis and maintain relevant documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Alberta Process Fired Heater Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Cygnet HMI / SCADA

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.

Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date

07/17/2025

Ovintiv's Canadian Operating Area is seeking a Sour Plant Process Operator at our Pipestone processing facility located between Wembley and La Glace, Alberta.

The plant consists of a rich sour process plant, 55,000 horsepower gas turbine, inlet/sales compression, Sulfinol system, condensate stabilization, acid gas injection and LPG train.

The shift schedule is composed of 12-hour rotating shifts including nightshifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas plant equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot process problems and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Monitor and control plant utilizing Cygnet HMI / SCADA control systems.
• Maintain superior housekeeping standards throughout the plant process and control room areas.
• Responsible for minor maintenance and the coordination of other maintenance activities.
• Understand and perform safety responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lock-out and emergency response.
• Confirm compliance with environmental and safety regulatory requirements and provide corrective action if required.
• Ensure effective communication with operations, maintenance and management staff.
• Maintain proper documentation including operator log, plant maintenance records and safety environment reports.
• Perform laboratory analysis and interpretive tasks including amine and product testing.
• Conduct ongoing performance improvement including job progression, site-specific training and process training.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of Alberta Process Fired Heater Certificate.
• Five or more years of sour gas processing experience.
• Operational experience with distributed control systems.
• Ideally, applicants will offer the following experience: operational and maintenance experience in gas compression, gas turbine, sweetening, glycol dehydration, fractionation, treating, acid gas compression and pipelines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook and Access would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license.
  
  

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $117,000 - $140,000 CAD

Compensation may vary and will be determined by the geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits: Ovintiv offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.