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Process Operator – 12 Month Term

Medicine Hat, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

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.

Plains is seeking an Operations Technician for a 12-month term at our Empress Straddle Facility, located 100 km north of Medicine Hat. As part of one of North America’s largest gas processing operations, you will support both Operations and Maintenance teams while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.

Living within 120 km of the Empress facilities is a condition of employment, and you must be able to work a regular 12-hour shift rotation. Plains provides top-tier group benefits for fixed-term employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment. Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain, and repair equipment and systems, including startup, shutdown, and isolation
  • Collaborate with team members to monitor, log, resolve, and escalate operational and safety issues
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and site-specific training
  • Maintain accurate records and submit required reports
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean, orderly, and in compliance with safety regulations

Qualifications:

  • 4th Class Power Engineering Certification (minimum requirement)
  • Experience in gas plant operations or a related industrial environment (preferred)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency with computer systems and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Highly motivated, eager to take on new challenges and grow professionally
  • Unwavering commitment to safety in all aspects of the job
  • Residence within 120 km of the Empress Facility
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass criminal background checks and provide satisfactory references
  • Compliance with drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment testing
  • Ability to meet PPE requirements, including being clean-shaven for emergency equipment fit #Plains

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, visit our dedicated Sustainability page.

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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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.

About Plains Midstream Canada

Oil and Gas
1001-5000

Powering people, fueling the future. At Plains, we believe in the value energy brings to people, communities, and businesses—today and for generations to come. Our team of 4,000+ employees move more than 8 million barrels per day of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs) to power communities, spark innovation, and fuel quality of life.

The world needs more energy. We’re here to deliver. With more than 25 years of experience and expertise transporting crude oil and across the U.S. and Canada, Plains supports the world’s growing demand for energy. Plains conducts business and engages our stakeholders based on our six core values: Safety and Environmental Stewardship, Ownership and Accountability, Respect, Fairness and Inclusion, Ethics and Integrity, Teamwork and Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is a subsidiary of Plains All American (Plains) and based in Calgary, Alberta. We deliver shareholder value through reliable operations, demonstrated performance, increasing return of capital, and multi-year, sustainable distribution growth. Plains is a publicly traded master limited partnership traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PAA.

Plains treats employees fairly and with respect and embraces diversity in the workplace. Interested in joining the team? Go to https://www.plains.com/careers for current job openings!