Contract Plant Operator

Contract Plant Operator

We are seeking a Contract Plant Operator (1-year contract, with the possibility of extension) on behalf of our client for their oil & gas operations at Christina Lake, AB. This is a FIFO position with flights, camp accommodations, and meals provided.

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas production facilities. This role involves monitoring and maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines.

- Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results.

- Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift.

- Provide assistance, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required.

- Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work using the LOTO procedure.

- Perform walkarounds, participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits.

- Complete housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required; conduct handover meetings with the outgoing/incoming area Plant Operator.

Qualifications:

- Legally authorized to work in Canada.

- Minimum 5–10 years of operating experience (relevant industry experience is an asset).

- Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate

- Previous SAGD experience preferred.

- Preference given to someone with process and de-oiling experience

Work Schedule:

- FIFO rotation: 8 days on / 6 days off (Tuesday to Tuesday).

- 12-hour shifts (84 hours per week).

- Rotating days and nights.

- Flights, camp accommodations, and meals provided. Flights hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

Additional Requirements:

- Driver’s Abstract

- Fit for Work Testing

- Drug and Alcohol Testing

- Audiometric Testing

- H2S Alive

- Standard First Aid (CPR/AED)

Pay Rate:

- T4: $49.5/hr

- Incorporated (IC): $56.84/hr

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $49.50-$56.84 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have a 3rd Class Power Engineering certification?

- How many years of oil and gas experience do you have in an operating environment?

- Do you have SAGD experience?

- Do you have process and de-oiling experience?

Work Location: In person