Ovintiv requires a full-time Contract Plant Operator at the CRP Gas Plants in Dawson North. This role requires an operator that strives to be a role model and fits within Ovintiv’s core behaviors of one, agile, driven.
The plants will consist of multiple gas trains processing upwards of 200mmscf/train, centrifugal compression, refrigeration, IFPEXOL dehydration, NGL handling and de-sanding equipment, reciprocating compression, water handling and associated pipeline networks.
The shift pattern is 12 hours/day, working 7 days on followed by 7 days off, followed by 7 nights and 7 days off. We require an entry level full-time Plant Operator with the ability to complete there 4th Class Power Engineering and strive and complete there 3rd Class Power Engineering ticket.
Responsibilities
- Operate in a fast pace environment, aligning and setting daily priorities.
- Work with the lead operator and the shift lead, communicating and building a functional team to execute on all tasks.
- Mentor staff and peers to ensure knowledge sharing and career growth for all operators on shift.
- Effectively communicate day to day items with cross shift, peers, operators and mobile operations and leaders.
- Operate gas plant equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Troubleshoot process problems and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization, working closely with Shift Lead and Lead Operator.
- Monitor and control plant and field processing conditions utilizing SCADA control systems.
- Maintain superior housekeeping standards throughout the plant process and control room areas.
- Responsible for minor maintenance and the coordination of other maintenance activities.
- Understands and performs safety responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lock-out, emergency response, follow safe work procedures.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulatory requirements. Responsible for corrective action if required.
- Ensure effective communication with operations, maintenance and management staff.
- Ensure work order, operations improvement processes are followed.
- Maintain proper documentation including plant log, maintenance records, safety & environment reports, etc.
- Assist with special projects, including turnarounds.
- Track and maintain key performance indicators such as production, downtime and production losses.
- Identify and search out opportunities for continuous improvements and showcase operations excellence.
Qualifications
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Must live within the Dawson Creek catchment area.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- British Columbia or Inter-Provincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
- GPO and PFO tickets set-out for progression in the Ovintiv Matrix.
- Minimum 3-5 years of operational or Industry experience.
- Operational & maintenance experience in gas compression, dehydration, and NGL recovery is preferred.
- Strong organizational & communication skills are required.
- Proficient in use and application of PC programs specifically in Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
- Ability and confidence to work with minimal supervision and proven strong leadership abilities.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and is open to take on a variety of operational challenges.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with proven analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
- Team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Gas Plant Operator Job Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
