Operations Technician

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane. 

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future. 

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. 

Plains is looking for a highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Operations Technician for our processing plant located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Reporting to the Team Lead, the ideal candidate will excel in a team environment and be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.

Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Operating, maintaining, and/or repairing equipment and systems as well as completing equipment startup, shutdown, and isolation.
• Working effectively in a team environment to monitor, log, resolve, and escalate operational and safety issues.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and site-specific training.
• Maintaining appropriate records and documents and submitting reports as required.
• Maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Following prescribed safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade XII education.
• 4th class Power Engineering Certification, Gas Processing certification, CPET or PETC, and/or equivalent trade tickets considered a strong asset.
• 2+ years of pipeline and/or oil and gas experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous experience in gas/NGL processing and/or field operations considered an asset.
• Previous experience in railcar loading considered an asset.
• Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer and problem-solving skills. 
• Able to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Permanent residency within 120 km of the Sarnia Facility.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract in the job posting province.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada for the duration of their employment.

Estimated base hourly rate will be within this range: $39.79/hour - $45.64/hr.

The actual base hourly rate is dependent upon various factors such as education/certifications, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, scope of the role, and location. The estimated base hourly rate shown does not factor in any applicable premiums.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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