Gas Plant Operator

Work Arrangement : At Office / Facility

Department : Operations Function

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years.

Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada.

We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business.

Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial.

Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice.

Learn more about our values and strategy .

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable.

Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by.

Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview :

Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Wapiti facility is recruiting for a Gas Plant Operator to join the team. This position reports to the Day Foreman, Operations in the Gas Services Business Unit, part of Pembina’s Facilities Division.

The Gas Services Business Unit provides gas gathering, compression, shallow cut processing and both sweet and sour deep cut processing services for its customers, primarily on a fee-for-service basis under long-term contracts.

The Gas Plant Operator will be responsible for daily operations of the Wapiti gas plant. This facility is not a camp based facility, and it operates on a 28-day rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour day & night shifts.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to :

• Start up, operate and shut down unit operations within the gas plant as well as the entire plant with expertise;
• Review, understand and fully utilize Pembina’s safety and operational procedures and standards in performing all facets of work;
• Ensure all safety documentation is completed for all personnel working in the facilities under operational care. This will include Safe Work Permits and Field Level Task Assessments;
• Clearly document facilities operation in logbook reporting, daily production reports and reliability reporting;
• Lead and participate in commissioning and startup activities;
• Work with Pembina management, engineering firms and equipment vendors to develop a comprehensive set of procedures that will enable safe and reliable plant operation;
• Identify and troubleshoot process upsets, take action to resolve issues;
• Call out maintenance for equipment repairs, ensure the priority level for repairs is communicated as required;
• Look for cost savings opportunities and relay them to the team during operations meetings;
• Incident reporting;
• Keep safety tickets up to date & coordinate required training;
• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the Life Saving Rules . To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com / safety; and
• Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications :

• 5+ years’ experience in gas plant or field operations;
• Post-secondary education in the oil & gas industry is an asset;
• Preference will be given to those who have completed 4th Class Power Engineering certification;
• Equipment experience would include gas compression, refrigeration, and fractionation. Sour Gas Plant experience would be considered a strong asset;
• Familiar with all aspects of the operations and established procedures;
• Strong mechanical background;
• Continual dedication to on-going training and development;
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a flexible attitude to accommodate the variable duties of the position;
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites.

You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.

The successful candidate must live within 100 km of the Wapiti Facility.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position will be posted until end of day : 05 / 10 / 2024

Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this : We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible.

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.

We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada.

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