Relief Operator Student (Townsend Facility)

Job Description

AltaGas - Relief Operator Student, Townsend Facility (Fort St. John)

AltaGas is seeking a Summer Relief Operator Student to join our Townsend Facility! The AltaGas Townsend facilities are located approximately 125 km northwest of Fort St. John, BC. The Townsend facilities are shallow cut & deep cut gas trains designed to process 550 MMSCFD of raw sweet gas. Taking day-to-day direction from the Lead Plant Operator, Relief Operator Students are responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Townsend facilities.

Please note that preference will be given to candidates who currently live in the Fort St. John area. The term of the position is May 1st, 2026 to August 30th 2026. This is a camp based role with transportation provided from Fort St. John to the facility. The schedule for this position is 10 days on, 10 days off.

What You'll Do

- Assist in the daily operation of the Townsend facilities, working the 12-hour day/night shift schedule that will change depending on operations vacation, training, and absence coverage.

- Assist in the safe and efficient operation of all scheduled and unscheduled work of the facilities including operations, repairs, and maintenance.

- Assist in pipeline ESDV, ROW inspections, and pigging operations.

- Adhere to all AltaGas policies, operating standards, procedures, and practices.

- Report facility safety incidents.

What You Bring

- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

- Currently enrolled in a Power Engineering Program working towards a 4th Class Power Engineering certificate.

- Gas plant and power generation experience would be considered an asset.

- Ability to work 10 days on, 10 days off with rotating 12-hour shifts in a camp-based environment from May 1st to August 30th 2026.

- Excellent work ethic and a safety-focused mindset.

Why Join AltaGas as a Summer Student?

- Gain invaluable experience in the exciting energy industry.

- Work alongside seasoned professionals who are eager to mentor and guide you.

- Contribute to meaningful plant operations that make a real impact.

- Develop essential skills that will benefit you in your future career.

Compensation Information

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $36.86 per hour for this role. This position is also eligible for various location-based allowances.

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.