AltaGas - Plant Operator, REEF

Job summary

The Plant Operator will lead in-field day-to-day operations, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, permit issuance, and VLGC cargo loading. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, training junior staff, and maintaining facility equipment.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION AltaGas - Plant Operator, REEF AltaGas is seeking a Plant Operator to join our REEF Terminal Operations team. Receiving direction from the Panel Control Operator and reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will support commissioning and startup (CSU) as well as ready-for-operations (RFO) activities. Following startup, you will lead in-field day-to-day operations including Lock-Out/Tag-Out, operator rounds, permit issuance, security compliance, and VLGC cargo loading operations. Your primary focus will be ensuring all work aligns with AltaGas’ Core Values: safety, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and learning. This role requires a strong safety mindset and a hands-on, field-based leadership approach, coordinating with the Panel Control Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Senior Management while maintaining compliance with operational procedures and meeting customer expectations. This is a full-time position based in Prince Rupert, BC. It is not camp-based. The schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off, rotating between day and night shifts. You will: * Champion personal safety leadership in accordance with AltaGas’ Environment, Health and Safety Program. * Ensure compliance with AltaGas policies, standards, and procedures during all operational activities. * Develop and execute operational procedures, lock-out/tag-out packages, and support Operational Plan development with the Panel Control Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Operations, Maintenance & Project (OMP) Coordinator. * Train for vacation relief and overtime on the DeltaV DCS control console to support operational excellence and redundancy. * Lead VLGC operations including pre-loading security checks, documentation, gangway operations, and marine loading arm connection/disconnection. * Train junior employees in plant operations, VLGC procedures, and security duties. * Uphold strict security standards. * Liaise with external stakeholders. * Demonstrate proficiency with UHF/VHF radios. * Support incident reporting and investigations, including analysis and corrective actions. * Maintain facility housekeeping standards. * Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the training program. * Ensure equipment is properly maintained, routine shift maintenance is completed, and additional work orders are entered in Maximo. * Participate in Joint Occupational Health & Safety meetings. You have: * High School Diploma or GED required. * 5+ years of experience in Gas Plant or Terminal Operations * Previous experience in facility start-up and commissioning * Control room operations experience, preferably with DeltaV is considered an asset * 4th Class Power Engineering certification required. * Strong passion for team training and development. * Proficiency in Windows-based applications. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Experience with EHS and PSM systems such as Maximo and Intelex is an asset. * Strong time management and decision-making abilities. * Exceptional organizational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively. COMPENSATION This position offers a base salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience, education, and skills. AltaGas also provides a competitive relocation allowance and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off starting on day one. #LI-MS1 For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

What you’ll do

The Plant Operator will lead in-field day-to-day operations, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, permit issuance, and VLGC cargo loading. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards, training junior staff, and maintaining facility equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience in gas plant or terminal operations. A 4th Class Power Engineering certification is required for this role.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Relocation allowance • Incentive bonus plans • Holiday pay • 401k matching • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Plant operations
• Lock-out/tag-out
• DeltaV DCS
• VLGC cargo loading
• Safety leadership
• Permit issuance
• Marine loading arm operations
• Incident reporting
• Maximo
• Intelex
• UHF/VHF radio operation
• Facility maintenance
• Team training
• Time management
• Decision-making
• Organizational skills

Job areas

• Energy
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Security & Safety