Senior Integrated Operations Centre Operator

ARC Resources Ltd.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian energy company is seeking a Senior Integrated Operations Centre Operator in Grande Prairie. This role involves providing remote operational support for wells and pipelines, requiring strong SCADA knowledge and a minimum of 10 years of experience in upstream plant operations. Key responsibilities include monitoring field alarms, troubleshooting operations, and ensuring safety. The position offers a 7 days on, 7 days off rotating schedule and competitive compensation including benefits and performance incentives.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation

Top-tier benefits

Wellness/healthcare spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of upstream plant operations experience.
• Significant experience in a technical operating environment.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and dispatch appropriate responses to field alarms.
• Communicate daily operating instructions to field teams.
• Monitor leak detection systems and coordinate inspections.

Skills

Upstream plant operations experience

SCADA / AVEVA systems knowledge

Emergency Response Plans knowledge

Digital ways of working knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Tools

PI Vision

PI ProcessBook

HMI operations

Job description

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Senior Integrated Operations Centre Operator

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, CA

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. We are a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and financial performance. Today, we are the largest pure-play Montney producer, and Canada’s third-largest natural gas producer and largest producer of condensate.

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities.

We have a long-term view and are committed to best-in‑class performance in every aspect of our business. Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking for a Senior Integrated Operations Centre Operator. This position is based at the Integrated Operations Centre in the ARC Grande Prairie office. The successful candidate will be responsible for offering remote operational expertise to support the Field Operations team in the operation of wells, pipelines, superpads, and plants. They will work closely with a cross‑functional team that includes Production Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Asset Integrity professionals in real‑time to ensure safe, optimized production and maximum efficiency in accordance with ARC Resources' policies, procedures, and practices. The role involves a rotating schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, working 12‑hour day and night shifts. Occasional travel to field locations may also be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for real-time monitoring and dispatching appropriate responses to field alarms while effectively analyzing root causes using rapid anomaly detection tools
• Delivers fully experienced level of trouble shooting and operations support, pigging support, and manual overrides
• Communicates daily operating instructions and contributes to the maintenance planning cycles and works with the Logistics team to optimize produced water and condensate movement in the field
• Monitors leak detection system, gas and H2S monitors, and reports any anomalies and coordinates inspection/intervention to help prevent API Tiered releases, and initiation of ERP when required
• Utilize exception-based production monitoring tools to efficiently troubleshoot and direct targeted responses to address volume loss and recovery
• Monitor flowback and new well production in accordance to ARC’s Sand Management Plan to prevent any loss of containment due to erosion
• Monitor and adjust various artificial lift technologies to ensure maximum efficiency
• Monitor the work alone platform, sites equipped with CCTV, and intrusion alarms to help manage safety and prevent property damage

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC

• A minimum of 10 years of upstream plant operations experience with control room experience being an asset
• Significant knowledge of SCADA / AVEVA systems, including PI Vision, PI ProcessBook, and HMI operations
• Clear understanding of control system and process alarms and proper responses
• Significant knowledge of Emergency Response Plans and ERP execution
• Solid knowledge of digital ways of working and proficient knowledge in MS Office
• Significant experience in a technical operating environment
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE performance and delivering safe production
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, demonstrating the ability to adjust priorities based on business need
• Ability to be candid and respectfully challenge current ways of working to continuously improve the business
• Exceptional communication skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us
• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry
• A market‑competitive and pay-for-performance total compensation plan, including eligibility to participate in our bonus and long‑term incentive programs
• Top‑tier benefits, wellness/healthcare spending accounts and savings plans
• A culture of caring and high performance
• Focus on health and well‑being
• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The shift schedule for this role is 12 hours per day on a 7 days on, 7 days off rotation, working day and night
• As this role is considered safety sensitive, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete drug and alcohol testing, and a fitness to work test

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.