Construction Technician

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.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

**Ready to take the next step in your career?**:
At Plains, we develop employees who connect our network of people and assets to safely deliver exceptional results. This means encouraging the development of our employees and providing them with opportunities for professional growth. If you see a job posting or career opportunity that is right for you, we encourage you to apply

The Construction Technician is responsible for overseeing projects in the field, providing coordination and direction of the work, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring workers follow standard practices and procedures for their work tasks. Types of projects include but are not limited to integrity digs, tank and vessel cleaning, piping modifications, ILI tool runs, cathodic ground bed installs, depth of cover mitigation, pipeline discontinuance and abandonments, cut out and replacement programs, site cleanup and reclamation, HDD, large and small diameter bores, and ground monitoring well installs.

This position requires travel (25%) while being based out of Sherwood Park office.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise field execution of pipeline and facility construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures in accordance with legislation and company policy to ensure the safety of all workers.
- Verify and authorize 3rd party contractor daily tickets for labor, equipment, and materials; maintain daily site cost tracking and project reporting.
- Provide construction support through various project stages including pre-job scouting, project planning, schedule management, cost tracking, HSE performance, contractor quality performance.
- Review, develop and provide input into construction bid packages, construction execution plans, project safety plans, and procedures.
- Participate in construction bid reviews and contractor clarifications regarding scope of work, schedule, safety and cost.
- Attend project meetings as required.
- Coordinate and participate in site safety inspections.
- Work closely and maintain good relationships with Operations, Engineering, Asset Integrity, EH&S, Land, Supply Chain and Project Controls to ensure successful project delivery.
- Maintain Preventative Maintenance and Work Order Management
- Provide PM rationalization

**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required**:

- High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in construction supervision, preferably in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously.
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Certification would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of construction standards, codes, regulations, and best practices, as well as familiarity with the types of projects listed in the summary.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts, as well as to prepare and submit reports, summaries, and other project documentation.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and handle complex and challenging situations.
- Willingness to travel to various project sites for extended periods, sometimes in remote or harsh conditions, and to work flexible hours as needed.
- Certification in First Aid, H2S Alive, CSTS, and other relevant safety courses, as well as a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Valid class 5 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