Pipeline Technician (Contract)
About the role
Job Type:
Agency/Third Party Temporaries
Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains 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, Plains 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 has an opportunity for a Contract Pipeline Technician to work on our pipeline system in the Slave Lake area. The successful candidate will provide support to operations, maintenance, and projects in addition to ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies/procedures. Term of this contract role is to be 6 months.
Responsibilities:
- Flexible and willing to work within pipeline/truck terminal operations and provide project support;
- Basic understanding of pipelines, pump stations, pigging and storage facilities
- Able to perform minor maintenance duties with pumps and piping, demonstrating mechanical aptitude;
- Able to work independently or as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Able to conduct daily duties that consist of pipeline pigging, sampling, housekeeping including shoveling snow, cleaning buildings and yard maintenance, LOTO’s and drain downs.
- Self-motivated and energetic with effective written/verbal communication skills.
- Able and comfortable to drive to and from different site locations on and off highway.
- Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to work a 8 days on/6 days off shift
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
- Ground Disturbance experience would be considered an asset
- Completion of an OGPO course would be considered an asset
- Permanent resident (100 km radius) within the Slave Lake area;
- Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft 360, Word, and Excel;
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks;
- Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy; and
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
- This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada for the duration of their employment.
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.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more.
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 All American Pipeline
Plains GP Holdings, L.P has direct and indirect partnership interests in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA). PAA is a limited partnership engaged in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and LPG. Through its 50% ownership in PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage LLC, which it refers to as PAA/Vulcan, PAA is involved in the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities. The Company has no separate operating activities apart from those conducted by PAA. PAA manages its operations through three operating segments: transportation; facilities, and, marketing. PAA's natural gas storage operations are conducted through PAA/Vulcan, a joint venture between PAA and a subsidiary of Vulcan Capital Private Equity I LLC (Vulcan LLC). PAA is also engaged in a joint venture arrangement with Settoon Towing.
Pipeline Technician (Contract)
About the role
Job Type:
Agency/Third Party Temporaries
Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains 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, Plains 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 has an opportunity for a Contract Pipeline Technician to work on our pipeline system in the Slave Lake area. The successful candidate will provide support to operations, maintenance, and projects in addition to ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies/procedures. Term of this contract role is to be 6 months.
Responsibilities:
- Flexible and willing to work within pipeline/truck terminal operations and provide project support;
- Basic understanding of pipelines, pump stations, pigging and storage facilities
- Able to perform minor maintenance duties with pumps and piping, demonstrating mechanical aptitude;
- Able to work independently or as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Able to conduct daily duties that consist of pipeline pigging, sampling, housekeeping including shoveling snow, cleaning buildings and yard maintenance, LOTO’s and drain downs.
- Self-motivated and energetic with effective written/verbal communication skills.
- Able and comfortable to drive to and from different site locations on and off highway.
- Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Willingness to work a 8 days on/6 days off shift
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school graduate or equivalent
- Ground Disturbance experience would be considered an asset
- Completion of an OGPO course would be considered an asset
- Permanent resident (100 km radius) within the Slave Lake area;
- Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft 360, Word, and Excel;
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks;
- Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy; and
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
- This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada for the duration of their employment.
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.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more.
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 All American Pipeline
Plains GP Holdings, L.P has direct and indirect partnership interests in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA). PAA is a limited partnership engaged in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, refined products and LPG. Through its 50% ownership in PAA/Vulcan Gas Storage LLC, which it refers to as PAA/Vulcan, PAA is involved in the development and operation of natural gas storage facilities. The Company has no separate operating activities apart from those conducted by PAA. PAA manages its operations through three operating segments: transportation; facilities, and, marketing. PAA's natural gas storage operations are conducted through PAA/Vulcan, a joint venture between PAA and a subsidiary of Vulcan Capital Private Equity I LLC (Vulcan LLC). PAA is also engaged in a joint venture arrangement with Settoon Towing.