Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

4 weeks ago


Sherwood Park, Canada Plains Full time

Job Type:

Regular

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.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time. 

Plains is seeking a qualified journeyperson to fill the position of Electrical/Instrumentation Technician in the Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, area. Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the successful candidate will ensure that all equipment at our stations, terminals, and gathering systems is managed to the highest degree of reliability for the operation in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures. A background in automation and PLC programming is key to success in this role. #plains

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment such as instrumentation, motor control centers, motors, switchgear, VFDs, MOVs, HVACs, and other electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
  • Install, program, and commission various PLCs, communications equipment, and HMIs;
  • Inspect and test the operation of instrumentation and systems;
  • Provide electrical support and maintenance to ensure system reliability;
  • Develop and execute equipment lockouts;
  • Provide technical input and scope development for Operations, capital projects, and turnarounds;
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and complete test and maintenance reports;
  • Complete all written and electronic records (i.e., work orders, calibration sheets, time entry, material requests) required to document work in progress and completed;
  • Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to create test and maintenance procedures;
  • Maintain facility records and update drawings as required;
  • Maintain focus on safety, complete all required safety and technical training, comply with OHS regulations, and accept responsibility for own safety performance; and
  • Provide on-call support during non-business hours for emergency response and maintenance break-ins.

Qualifications:

  • Certified Interprovincial Journeyperson—Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrician—dual ticketed as an Instrumentation Technician considered an asset;
  • PLC programming experience;
  • Gas plant, refinery, pipeline, and/or oilfield experience;
  • Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo) considered an asset;
  • Thorough understanding of applicable codes of practice, regulations, and standards;
  • Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Excel);
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment;
  • Permanent residence within 100 km of the Sherwood Park office;
  • Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks;
  • Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy; and
  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract.

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, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report.

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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All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.



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