Contract: Plant Operator / Alberta

 

The valued client is seeking a Plant Operator near Conklin, AB. This is tentatively a 3-month temporary position, with potential for extension to a year.  The successful candidate will work a shift of 8 days on 6 days off, 12 hours per day on days 2-7, 6 hours on days 1 & 8, rotating nights.  Transportation is provided to the site from various departure points including air service from Edmonton and Calgary.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Safe Work Permitting process and act as the liaison with the trades being issued permits
• Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for scheduled work
• Execute testing activities
• Conduct testing as required, document and take action on results
• Execute proper LOTO procedures
• Execute troubleshooting analysis
• Initiate troubleshooting activities for all abnormal operational events and take corrective actions as necessary
• Execute and support performance management
• Perform safety checks and audits
• Conduct walkarounds, participate informal LOTO and HSE safety audits
• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance
• Execute business improvements by assessing opportunities and challenging the status quo in support of the asset’s overall operational targets  
• Elevate issues, opportunities and risks to appropriate decision-makers when required and to influence optimization and continuous improvement
• Champion and drive the health and wellness of our people assets in support of Company’s safety culture and values
• Create an environment that nurtures and supports multi?disciplinary collaboration
• Define clear accountabilities for self, teams and individuals, and manage employee performance to ensure they meet their responsibilities
• Have open discussions on critical issues

 

Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum 3 years’ Operating experience
• Relevant experience in thermal recovery heavy oil operations would be an asset
• Possess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate, with preference given to those holding a 3rd Class Certificate
• This role is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Company Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testing
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office suite
• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License