Top Benefits
About the role
##Keyera Career Opportunity
Why Keyera?
It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.
When you work with us, you'll enjoy:
Flexible Benefitsto meet your individual and family needs, including
- $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
- Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
- Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
Paid vacation
- Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
- Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.
Role/Location Specific
- Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.
Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.
##Job Type:
Permanent
Keyera is seeking a skilledLead Operatorto support operations at theSouth Cheecham Facilitynear Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role provides operational leadership on shift, ensuring effective shift communication, safe work execution, and strong collaboration across the operating crew.
Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, operators, and other stakeholders, the Lead Operator helps strengthen operational reliability, support continuous improvement, and foster a positive, safety-focused team culture.
This position follows a 14x14 rotational schedule, working days and nights, in a camp-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide visible, on-shift leadership to the operating crew, promoting a strong safety culture and reinforcing operational discipline.
- Coordinate daily operational activities between the Control Room and Field Operations teams to support safe and efficient facility performance.
- Support safe work execution by reinforcing procedures, hazard awareness, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication across the shift team to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, and operational status.
- Maintain situational awareness of facility operations and respond to safety-sensitive or operational issues as they arise.
- Assist operators with troubleshooting process and equipment issues to support safe and reliable operations.
- Work closely with the Operations Supervisor and other stakeholders to support operational reliability and continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to safe operations and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Demonstrates a people-centered approach to physical and psychological health and safety.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility operations.
- ABSA Fourth Class Power Engineering certification (minimum requirement).
- Previous control room experience is required.
- Strong hazard recognition and risk mitigation skills.
- Knowledge of regulations associated with facility operations.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
##Posting Expiry Date:
Mar 29, 2026
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.
We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Operator jobs in Fort McMurray, AB
About Keyera Corp
In May 2003, our first KEY share traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange at $10. In 2005, we became a 100% publicly owned entity. To recognize our new independence, we changed our name to Keyera, which sums up our business in a single phrase: "Key facilities for a new era.”
Since then, we’ve continued to build our business with key growth projects and experienced leaders and innovative employees. And we're proud to have maintained a strong reputation for expertise in delivering energy infrastructure solutions across Alberta.
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Top Benefits
About the role
##Keyera Career Opportunity
Why Keyera?
It’s our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we’re focused on empowering our people and communities.
When you work with us, you'll enjoy:
Flexible Benefitsto meet your individual and family needs, including
- $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments
- Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary
- Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses
Paid vacation
- Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you
- Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.
Role/Location Specific
- Keyera’s Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.
Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.
##Job Type:
Permanent
Keyera is seeking a skilledLead Operatorto support operations at theSouth Cheecham Facilitynear Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role provides operational leadership on shift, ensuring effective shift communication, safe work execution, and strong collaboration across the operating crew.
Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, operators, and other stakeholders, the Lead Operator helps strengthen operational reliability, support continuous improvement, and foster a positive, safety-focused team culture.
This position follows a 14x14 rotational schedule, working days and nights, in a camp-based environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide visible, on-shift leadership to the operating crew, promoting a strong safety culture and reinforcing operational discipline.
- Coordinate daily operational activities between the Control Room and Field Operations teams to support safe and efficient facility performance.
- Support safe work execution by reinforcing procedures, hazard awareness, and adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication across the shift team to ensure alignment on priorities, risks, and operational status.
- Maintain situational awareness of facility operations and respond to safety-sensitive or operational issues as they arise.
- Assist operators with troubleshooting process and equipment issues to support safe and reliable operations.
- Work closely with the Operations Supervisor and other stakeholders to support operational reliability and continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused team environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to safe operations and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Demonstrates a people-centered approach to physical and psychological health and safety.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility operations.
- ABSA Fourth Class Power Engineering certification (minimum requirement).
- Previous control room experience is required.
- Strong hazard recognition and risk mitigation skills.
- Knowledge of regulations associated with facility operations.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
##Posting Expiry Date:
Mar 29, 2026
At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.
We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you’ll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Operator jobs in Fort McMurray, AB
About Keyera Corp
In May 2003, our first KEY share traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange at $10. In 2005, we became a 100% publicly owned entity. To recognize our new independence, we changed our name to Keyera, which sums up our business in a single phrase: "Key facilities for a new era.”
Since then, we’ve continued to build our business with key growth projects and experienced leaders and innovative employees. And we're proud to have maintained a strong reputation for expertise in delivering energy infrastructure solutions across Alberta.