Plant Operator

Paramount Resources; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Job summary

Paramount Resources Ltd. seeks skilled Plant Operators to manage daily operations at our gas plants near Rocky Mountain House, AB.

You will operate, monitor, and optimize plant performance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in gas processing, several years of plant experience, and certifications in H2S and First Aid.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• GPO/PFO A-D or Power Engineering certification required.
• Minimum 5 years operating experience in a Gas Plant.
• Valid H2S and First Aid certifications and hold a Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Ability to maximize production through process optimization
• Process experience assets include PLC/DCS/Spartan Delta V, Water Treatment Processing, Glycol dehydration, and related technologies.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem solving, and attention to detail; able to work independently and in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations at the gas plants near Rocky Mountain House.
• Review and develop facility procedures as needed.
• Start-up, operate and shut down unit operations.
• Assist in SOP development and adherence.
• Follow safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Monitor plant performance and generate operational reports.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Attention to detail

Organized

Self-starter

ERP familiarity

Education

Power Engineering certification

High School Diploma

GPO/PFO A-D

Tools

PLC/DCS/Spartan Delta V

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

PLANT OPERATOR - CENTRAL

At Paramount Resources Ltd. we’re driven by the passion to be the best.

Paramount is dynamic, fast-paced and unsatisfied with the status quo. A combination of focused approach, technical expertise and financial depth has propelled us into being one of the top exploration and production companies in Canada.

While our continued progress can be attributed to many factors, our people are the primary reason for Paramount’s success. Our premium land positions, diversified portfolio and financial flexibility set the stage for our talented teams to showcase their proven ability to deliver top-tier results.

We’re a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta and our shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol POU.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Plant Operators (Employee & Contract) as team members in the daily operations of our gas processing plants in the Alhambra and Leslieville area near Rocky Mountain House, AB. While reporting to the Sr Plant Foreman, the ideal candidate will play a key role in the operation of the facility while ensuring all systems are running efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards. With this area being a focal point of Paramount Operations, this Region will continue be an area of growth and development for years to come.

The candidate must reside locally within 70 kilometers of Leslieville, AB.

Job functions will involve:

• Plant Operations : Lead the safe and efficient operations at either of the two Gas Plants located near Rocky Mountain House.
• Participate in review, modifications or development of facility procedures.
• Start-up, operate and shut down unit operations within the gas plant.
• Participate in SOP development as required.
• Review, understand and fully utilize Paramount’s safety and operational procedures and standards in performing all facets of work.
• Ensuring that sales products meet specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot process upsets, take action to resolve issues.
• Start-Up & Commissioning : Collaborate with the construction team and engineers to ensure successful plant commissioning.
• Maintenance Oversight : Work with maintenance Team to schedule and oversee equipment checks, troubleshooting, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Safety & Compliance : Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements, including ABSA, AER, and Environmental guidelines are met and exceeded. Complete incident reporting and participate in incident investigations as required.
• Monitoring & Reporting : Utilize control systems to monitor plant performance and generate regular operational reports.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and increased operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have accomplished a High School Diploma
• GPO/PFO A-D or Power Engineering certification required.
• Minimum 5 years operating experience in a Gas Plant.
• Valid H2S and First Aid certifications and hold a Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Ability to maximize production through process optimization
• Process experience considered assets include, but not limited to:
• PLC/DCS/Spartan Delta V
• Water Treatment Processing. Dissolved oxygen flotation (DAF)
• Glycol de-hydration and Mole sieve de-hydration
• Refrigeration
• Deep cut turbo expander
• Inlet/sales compression
• Pipeline pigging/integrity
• Inlet separation
• NGL Recovery
• Condensate Stabilization
• Hot Oil and Salt bath heater
• Good understanding of business concepts in order to minimize costs
• Must be a strong team player with excellent communication, problem solving, decision-making, well organized, reliable and excellent attention to detail skills
• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to learn, adhere and work with all Paramount based software programs
• Proactive and self-starter that demonstrates initiative and an entrepreneurial attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, partners and stakeholders
• Have a creative, open-minded approach with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to provide shift coverage upon request.
• Participate in ERP training

Required to work 7 days on, 7 days off shift (12 hour shifts) that will rotate between day and night shifts

This position has been identified as safety sensitive. Employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines.

Benefits Of Joining The Paramount Team

This position will provide you with an opportunity to leverage your skills in support of a Canadian-based energy company. You will receive on-the-job experience, coaching and training and work in a collaborative learning environment. Paramount offers competitive compensation that includes excellent health and wellness benefits.

Paramount is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce.

Application Deadline:

The posting will close when a successful candidate(s) has been selected.