Process Operator

2 months ago


Sturgeon County, Canada North West Redwater Partnership Full time

At NWR we are on a mission. Our goal is to maximize the value of processing bitumen into energy products safely and responsibly by our high performing teams for our partners, customers, and Alberta.

Our primary focus is our PEOPLE. We firmly believe our people are at the core of everything we do. We support a diverse work environment where people feel safe, valued, and can make a difference. We celebrate success and have fun, making NWR a place where we are all proud to work.

**Position Summary**:
As an integral member of the Refinery Operations team, the Process Operator will have strong background in Refinery/Upgrader operation and must understand the unit functionality and design constraints, including operability and maintainability criteria of the unit specific equipment.

Process Operators will initially work an onboarding dayshift schedule transitioning onto a 12-hour, rotating, day/night.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensures effective operation of the refinery process units for the safe and efficient operation of the plant;
- Effectively troubleshoot plant problems taking proactive/ preventative/ and corrective actions to avoid equipment or system failures and to prevent injury to people and the environment;
- Makes recommendations to improve the reliability, safety and quality of plant operations;
- Maintains daily shift operating logs and perform proper shift handover;
- Performs daily operating rounds and routines;
- Performs minor maintenance to unit equipment;
- Issues work permits to maintenance for equipment repairs and alteration;
- Coaches and mentors other crew members with respect to plant operations and procedures;
- As part of the on-shift Emergency Response Team, responds to plant emergencies;
- Support the Shift Team Lead in the areas of safety, team development, training, emergency response;
- All other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Understands, creates and maintains a visible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety of others; adheres to NWR’s Core Competencies to drive results and a high performing culture;
- Minimum 5 years of experience in process operations; refinery or upgrader processing knowledge;
- Must possess a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate;
- Preference given to minimum 3rd class Power Engineering;
- Team player: willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance;
- Must possess a valid driver's license;
- Some travel, overtime and after-hours coverage required;
- Willing to work a rotating shift schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required;
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces;
- Capable of working at heights and confined spaces;
- Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather;
- Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level;
- Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); strong, effective procedure writing;
- Ability to coach, develop and mentor others;
- Ability to manage task assignments within a matrix organization;
- Effective communicator - verbally and written; ability to establish clear goals and manage desired outcomes;
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

NWR Employees are highly valued, and their contributions are rewarded with:

- **Excellent Compensation**:

- **Attractive Incentive**:

- **Group Savings Program**:

- **Health and Dental Care**:

- **Vision Care**:

- **EFAP**:

- **Paid Time Off**:

- **Growth and Development Opportunities**:

- **Strong Safety and High Performance Team Culture


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