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 out of our camp-based pipeline operations in the Rainbow Lake – Zama area that will report directly to the Peace River-Rainbow Lake Area Supervisor of Crude Pipelines in Peace River. #plains

This role has a rotating shift working 8 days on and 6 days off in a compressed work week of 80 hours over 8 days. A Tuesday-Tuesday rotation will be required for this role.

 

Responsibilities:

Ability and willingness to work within pipeline operations, area-based projects, and process/pipeline maintenance. Ensure preventative maintenance programs and guidelines followed on all pipelines and process equipment. 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, plow trucks, and picker truck. Periodic inspection and calibration of process equipment, and general site/building maintenance and housekeeping. Ensure compliance with Industry Regulatory Directives and Alberta One Call / Ground Disturbance programs Troubleshoot, maintain, and assist MM & EI craftsmen with job scopes and tasks related to process equipment.

Qualifications:

Experienced pipeline or battery operations background with mechanical aptitude on process and related equipment. Preference will be given to those with 3-5+ years’ experience in the oil and gas industry. Strong computer and problem-solving skills required working with Microsoft, Excel, Workday, MAXIMO platforms. Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work with a variety of craftsmen and contractors as needed for maintenance, operations, and projects. Permanent residency within the Peace River District (100km from Peace River) and/or in the Highway 35 corridor between Peace River and High Level A valid class 5 license for DIFO or Drive In For Operations to Rainbow Lake from within the prescribed area 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 . 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 .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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