Shift Operator – Nottingham Gas Plant

Steel Reef Infrastructure Corporation; Nottingham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Vehicle allowance

PPE provided

Volunteer time off

Team building activities

Job summary

Steel Reef Infrastructure Corporation operates the Nottingham Gas Plant and seeks a Shift Operator to run the facility safely and efficiently during their shift. You will monitor and control processes, maintain product specs, and optimize performance while coordinating with operations, maintenance and contractors.

The role involves a 35-day rotating schedule with day and night shifts, field-based duties, and active participation in safety programs and plant startups.

Qualifications

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Preference for five years of industry experience in gas processing or related operations.
• Mandatory safety training such as H2S Alive, First Aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop thorough logs of shift activities.
• Complete daily plant readings and produce reports.
• Coordinate PMs and work orders per weekly planning.
• Maintain inspection records for safety equipment and paddock.
• Support safe operations and housekeeping of facilities.
• Assist in safety and operating procedure development.
• Supervise contract service providers during shifts.
• Communicate health, safety and process issues to leadership.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Administrative skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Shift Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the gas processing facility during their assigned shift. The role is responsible for monitoring and controlling plant processes, maintaining product specifications, optimizing facility performance, and responding to operational upsets.

The Shift Operator works closely with the Lead Operator, Operations, Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Maintenance, and contractors to support safe and reliable facility operations.

This position is based at the Nottingham Gas Plant and follows a 35-day rotating schedule, including both day and night shifts:

4 nights | 4 off | 3 days | 3 nights | 4 off | 4 days | 6 off

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop thorough and descriptive logs of day-to-day activities during shift
• Ensure plant production reports are completed daily and emailed to the production email list
• Complete plant readings and equipment building walkthroughs daily
• Completion of tasks as assigned per weekly planning meetings
• Maintain car seal inspection records
• Ensure safety equipment is in good working condition through use of facility safety inspection and above ground tank inspections
• Ensure facility grounds and buildings are kept clean
• Development, scheduling, and completion of PM’s and workorders
• Submit safety reporting forms on behalf of facility for:
  • Safety observations
  • Incident reports
  • Release or spills on site
  • Process safety upsets
  • External communications with Stakeholders
• Assist in the development of JSA’s and plant specific operating procedures
• Acting safe work permit issuer (SWI) while adhering to SRIC’s Control of Work code of practice
• Sampling of critical process streams or chemicals at desired frequency
• Manage and maintain inventory of plant working fluids (glycols, amine, oils etc.)
• Maintain plant filter inventory
• Maintain cleanliness of control room and process buildings
• Develop and maintain parts requisition with respect to gaskets, PPE, office supplies and other consumables for the facility
• Develop a strong knowledge and adherence to SRIC’s Code of Practices
• Chair safety meetings
• Assess and manage risk in all aspects of operations while on shift
• Provide onsite supervision of contract service providers working onsite
• Communicate with Lead Operator, Business Development, Marketing and Facilities Engineering with health, safety, and process issues
• Provide coverage for holidays and sick days
• Hold high standard for workplace cleanliness
• Take a proactive approach to plant troubleshooting and optimization
• Support the commissioning and startup of expansion projects

Required Skills, Experience & Education:

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate Required.
• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Physically fit and capable of performing field-based operational duties.
• Preference of five (5) years of industry experience in gas processing, oil and gas operations, industrial processing, or a related mechanical/operations environment.
• Applicable mandatory Occupational Health & Safety training, certifications and other Corporately required training and certifications such as H2S Alive, First Aid, and CPR
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Why Join our Team:

• Double time & regular opportunities for overtime
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a Flex Spending Account and Savings Plan matching
• Monthly vehicle & phone allowance
• All necessary PPE equipment is provided by Steel Reef
• 16 flex hours to use throughout the year
• 8 hours of annual paid Volunteer time to support the communities in which we operate
• Team building activities
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions