Senior Tradesperson

Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility 

Department: Valleyview North Function 

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. 

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our values and strategy. 

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely. 

Pembina Pipeline’s Conventional Business Unit, is searching for a Sr. Tradesman, Electrical to join the team in the Valleyview location. This Technician will report to the Foreman, Valleyview North.  Pembina's pipeline assets comprise a strategically located network of pipelines and related infrastructure including various hubs and terminals providing long-term, dedicated transportation services to our customers. This network transports Crude Oil, Condensate, NGL and Ethane across much of Alberta.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties, focused on providing operational inputs to a wide range of projects and maintenance activities. This individual will utilize technical and business acumen to initiate, support and contribute to strategic decision making, as it relates to the safe, reliable, and cost effectiveness of operational activities. 

• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety; 
• Ensure duties are completed in accordance with Pembina’s procedures, regulatory requirements and industry best practice;
• Responsible for maintaining PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, valve operators, meters, flow computers, protection relays, VFDs, low and medium voltage electrical equipment, UPS systems and conducting field inspections to ensure safe and reliable operations; 
• Lock out of equipment and working in collaboration with Mechanical, E/I and Operations groups;
• Install new instrumentation and electrical equipment;
• Supervise contractors as required;
• Ensure all maintenance is completed to predetermined schedules and meets regulatory requirements;
• Complete field inspections to ensure reliable dependable and efficient operations;
• Recommend improvements to Facility efficiency and optimization and follow through to completion utilizing assistance from Operations Engineering and being compliant with our MOC (Management of Change) process;
• Create notifications, enter material requests attach required documentation, ensuring complete Work Orders within SAP;
• Assist in creating THA’s (Task Hazard Assessment) when required;
• Participate in a diverse and inclusive work environment; and
• Participate in an On Call rotation responding to after hour call outs due to equipment and/or operational problems. 

• Provincial Journeyman Red Seal Certification in Electrical with 5 progressive years of pipeline operating experience and/or related energy industry experience is preferred;
• Experience using SAP Maintenance Management highly desirable;
• 4160V Experience is considered an asset;
• Strong knowledge of Blueprints, Modicon PLC’s, RTU’s, along with other analytical and instrumentation equipment associated with pipeline operations;
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, SAP and other business-related computer programs and applications;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Safety Courses: TDG, H2S Alive, First Aid would be an asset, but if incomplete, will be provided by Pembina to the successful candidate;
• A balanced, flexible adaptive approach to change;
• Collaborative nature, with strong capabilities contributing to teams with proven success of positive interfacing with Field, Engineering, and Technical Support personnel; and
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication.

This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” and so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites.  You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.

The successful candidate must live within 50 km of Valleyview, AB. 
 

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. 

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 11/07/2024. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role. 

Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible. 

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. 

We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2024) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada. 

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