Contract Plant Operator

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry.

Our valued client is seeking a Contract Plant Operator north of Bonnyville, AB for a 6-month contract. This is a camp-based role with a rotational shift, working a 7/7, 12 hours per day. Flights are available from Edmonton and Calgary.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment while actively adhering to the Company policies, safety, operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations.

Responsibilities:Operate the Facility in a safe and effective manner, while working collaboratively as part of the teamMaintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelinesPerform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on resultsOperational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shiftProvide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as requiredSupport maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work utilizing the LOTO procedurePerform walkarounds, participate informal LOTO and HSE safety auditsExecute housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as requiredConducts Handover Meeting with outgoing / incoming unit Plant Operator
Qualifications:Must be legally entitled to work in CanadaPossess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate, with preference given to those holding a 3rd Class CertificateMinimum 1-year Operating experienceRelevant experience in cyclic steam or SAGD thermal recovery heavy oil operations would be an assetProficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset)Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsSelf-motivated and able to work with minimal supervisionThis is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testingStrong technical skills to complement Power Engineering qualificationsPossess a valid Class 5 Driver's License (driver's abstract required)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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