Lead Facility Operator

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 Benefits

to 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

THE POSITION

As a valuable member of the Keyera South Cheecham operations team, the

Lead Operator

is responsible for the safe operation of the South Cheecham facility systems.

This is a rotational role working a two week in/two week out shift with camp accommodations.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for the safe commissioning and execution of facility projects.

- Ensure site systems are running efficiently as per 3rd party agreements.

- Collaboratively work with teams to meet targets and goals.

- Operate and have knowledge of DCS systems.

- Leak Detection, Fire, H2S, SO2, LEL Monitoring.

- Operate equipment within established parameters per procedures.

- Troubleshoot complex problems for equipment and processes.

- Manage safety sensitive situations in conjunction with team.

- Provide clear and concise communication between Control Room and Facility and Operators.

- Prepare for daily start of shift turnover and meetings.

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment daily.

- Work with the facility team to ensuring strong team-oriented process.

- Ensure Permitting, is safe and accurate.

- Attend Operation Meetings (shift and non-shift) with Operations Team.

- Ensure a safe, supportive and productive work environment between yourself, your communication channels, and all other members of the team.

- Support, promote and contribute to the continuous improvement of the business operations and relationships.

- Liaison with various internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

- 10+ years’ experience in pipeline operations, facility operations or rail & truck terminals.

- Hold an ABSA Fourth-Class certification at minimum with experience in Process Operations.

- Previous commissioning experience and/or control room board experience.

- Experience with Rail Regulation and Safety Management Systems (SMS) would be considered an asset.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide timely and relevant feedback.

- Ability to accept supervision and direction and work cooperatively with co-workers.

- Strong organization and time management skills.

- Strong analytical, reporting, conflict resolution, problem solving and facilitation skills.

- Ability to build strong collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with all facility staff.

- Able to work within a camp environment, two weeks on/two weeks off.

- Must be available to work days/nights and provide after hour support to facility on an emergency basis.

Posting Expiry Date

Oct 13, 2025

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.