Plant Operator II

Airswift; Anzac; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Canada is seeking a Plant Operator II for a 1-year contract in the Athabasca/Northern Alberta region (FIFO with camp accommodation).

You will monitor and control plant operations via DCS, perform equipment inspections, troubleshoot issues, and support maintenance while upholding HSE standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of industrial plant experience, familiarity with field and control room operations, and the ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts on a FIFO schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plant operations experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in control room and field operations.
• Working knowledge of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, tanks, pipelines and utilities.
• Familiarity with DCS, SCADA and plant operating procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of safe work permits, hazard assessments and isolation procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work a FIFO rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate plant systems through a DCS and control room environment.
• Conduct routine surveillance of operating equipment, process parameters and production systems.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels and other indicators.
• Perform field rounds and equipment inspections to verify safe operations.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports and process documentation.
• Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational upsets.
• Troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues and escalate when needed.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance through LOTO and permits.
• Perform preventative inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Support regulatory, environmental and HSE compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability and engineering teams.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Control room operations

Troubleshooting

Process equipment knowledge

DCS/SCADA familiarity

Teamwork

FIFO schedule readiness

Job description

Plant Operator II

Location: Athabasca Region, Northern Alberta (FIFO + Camp Accommodation)

Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Duration: 1-year contract (extendable)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Operator II to support the safe and efficient operation of a process facility in Northern Alberta. The successful candidate will monitor and control plant operations, conduct equipment inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, and support maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This role is ideal for an experienced operator with 3-5 years of industrial plant operations experience in oil sands, upstream oil and gas, gas processing, petrochemical, power generation, mining, or related process industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate plant systems through a Distributed Control System (DCS) and control room environment.


• Conduct routine surveillance of operating equipment, process parameters, and production systems.


• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels, and other critical process indicators.


• Perform field rounds and equipment inspections to verify safe and reliable operations.


• Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports, and process documentation.


• Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and operational upsets.


• Troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues and escalation when appropriate.


• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities through isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permitting processes.


• Perform preventative inspections and basic maintenance tasks.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.


• Support regulatory, environmental, and HSE compliance requirements.


• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plant operations experience in an industrial environment.


• Experience working in control room and field operations.


• Working knowledge of process equipment including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, tanks, pipelines, and utility systems.


• Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, process control systems, and plant operating procedures.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.


• Understanding of safe work permits, hazard assessments, and isolation procedures.


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.


• Valid driver's license and ability to work a FIFO rotational schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power Engineering certification (4th or 3rd Class).


• Oil Sands, SAGD, refinery, upgrading, or gas plant experience.


• H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS, WHMIS, and Common Safety Orientation certifications.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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