Pipeline technician

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 looking for an experienced Pipeline Technician to work on our pipeline systems in the Rainbow Lake – Zama area that will report directly to the Peace River-Rainbow Lake Area Supervisor for Pipelines.

The Pipeline Technician is responsible for working directly with tank farm and pipeline operations involving product movement, sampling & analysis of crude oil, pigging & corrosion related pipeline tasks, and asset protection practices.  The Technician will also be expected to assist and troubleshoot with mechanical support on rotating equipment, valves, pressure relief devices, and other related piping equipment in hydrocarbon service while on shift.

This role has a rotating shift working 8 days on and 6 days off in a compressed work week of 10 hours per day over 8 days.  A Thursday-to-Thursday rotation will be required for this role.

#plains Responsibilities: Ability and willingness to work within pipeline operations, area-based projects, and process/pipeline maintenance.

Ensure preventative maintenance programs and guidelines for all process equipment is adhered.

Ensure compliance on sampling, measurement, and tank gauging procedures to verify on over/short balances.

Understand and adhere to company safety practices, procedures and policies.

Generate service requests, track and complete work orders, complete detailed work logs in MAXIMO.

Operate light duty machinery including skid steers, forklifts, man-lifts, and picker truck.

Periodic inspection and calibration of process equipment, and general site/building maintenance and housekeeping.

Ensure compliance with Regulatory Directives, Alberta One Call & Ground Disturbance program; Provide support during non-business hours within the expectations of an on-call rotation.

Troubleshoot, maintain and assist MM craftsmen with repair all stationary and rotating mechanical equipment Qualifications: Experienced pipeline operations background with mechanical aptitude on process and related equipment.

Minimum Grade XII and Journeyman Millwright or Heavy- Duty Mechanic trade or 3rd year Apprentice.

Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, relief valves, and other equipment.

A preference will be given to those with 5+ years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.

Strong computer and problem-solving skills are required.

Experience working with Microsoft, Excel, Workday, MAXIMO preferred.

Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment.

Permanent residency within the Peace River District is required (and successful candidate must reside within 100 km of this office) Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with a clean abstract Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing Plains has a generous compensation package in place, including a Northern Allowance for employees working in Rainbow Lake – Zama Operations and living in the Peace River District.

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.

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