Turnaround Accounting Controller - 12 month contract

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC 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, PMC 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 is seeking a TA Cost Controller

to support our upcoming Empress North Turnaround, located approximately 100KM from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Reporting to the Turnaround Project Manager, this role will be responsible for managing cost control activities throughout the duration of the turnaround. The successful candidate will play a critical role in forecasting, tracking, and communicating financial performance to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.

The position will be primarily based out of our Calgary head office, with a temporary assignment to reside in Medicine Hat, Alberta during the turnaround period (approximately 60 days between September and October 2026).

This is a 12 month temporary position that will be payrolled through a 3rd party agency.

Responsibilities:

- On-Site Support:

Be present at the Empress site for the full duration of the E6 Turnaround (60 days between September - October 2026), providing daily cost oversight and financial reporting.

- Forecasting & Budget Tracking:

Accurately forecast spend-to-completion and daily burn rates, identifying and communicating any budget overruns to the Project Manager.

- Vendor Coordination:

Collaborate with vendors to collect and process daily timesheets and LEMs (Labour, Equipment, Materials), ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.

- Cost Reporting:

Maintain visibility into project financials and provide clear, actionable insights to stakeholders.

- Stakeholder Communication:

Serve as a key point of contact for cost-related inquiries, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience in a relevant role.

- 10+ years of accounting and/or finance experience in the oil and gas industry; preference will be given to those with experience in the planning and execution of cost control in turnaround environments.

- Proficiency in Oracle, Qbite, and Maximo; familiarity with Power BI is considered an asset.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and vendors.

- High attention to detail and analytical thinking.

- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page.

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