Electrical Instrumentation 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 a motivated Electrical / Instrumentation Technician to support our pipeline system in the Olds and central Alberta area (Olds Rangeland pipeline). Reporting to the Area Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment at our stations, terminals and gathering systems are managed to the highest degree of reliability for the operation. Some travel will be required (up to 25%).

**Permanent residency within 100 km of the Olds facility is a condition of employment.**

**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**:

- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Maintain the site preventative maintenance program, including managing computerized equipment maintenance records and data.
- Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies/procedures as they pertain to this position.

**Qualifications**:

- Certified Interprovincial Electrical Journeyperson with 3-5 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry; dual ticketed considered an asset
- Previous experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and instrumentation equipment within the oil and gas industry is preferred
- Additional technical instrumentation or certification is considered an asset
- Strong electrical/instrumentation aptitude with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot related problems
- Strong commitment to on-the-job safety to ensure a safe work environment for all employees and contractors
- Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience considered an asset
- Intermediate level MS Word/Excel required
- Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment
- Valid driver’s license 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

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**.**

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.