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 member of the Gathering & Processing – Central Operations team, the Plant Operator will be based at the Strachan Gas Plant, located southwest of Rocky Mountain House. This role supports operations at a First Class ABSA-rated gas processing facility and performs intermediate-level operating assignments in accordance with established procedures, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements.

The Intermediate Plant Operator works under the direction of senior operations staff while continuing to develop technical depth, operational judgment, and plant knowledge with a clear pathway to progression into a Senior Plant Operator role

RESPONSILITIES

- Assist with the safe, reliable, and efficient day-to-day operation of the Strachan Gas Plant.

- Perform assigned operating duties on plant equipment, systems, and processes in accordance with approved procedures.

- Monitor plant conditions, operating parameters, and equipment performance; recognize and escalate abnormal or upset conditions.

- Operate the facility in a safe, economical, and efficient manner while meeting production, quality, and environmental requirements.

- Conduct routine inspections, product sampling, and support quality control activities.

- Participate in preventative maintenance activities and work collaboratively with Maintenance to support equipment reliability and integrity.

- Support contractor activities, including site orientation and on-site coordination.

- Participate in the review, modification, and continuous improvement of operating procedures and safe work practices.

- Support Engineering, Health & Safety, Environmental, and Maintenance teams with operational initiatives and improvement projects.

- Actively participate in training, competency development, and qualification programs required for progression to Senior Operator.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate, or clear progression to obtaining a 2nd Class within a years' time.

- Technical diploma from NAIT/SAIT (or relevant diploma/degree from an accredited institution) is an asset.

- 10 years’ previous applicable experience related to Natural Gas Plant Processing.

- Strong commitment to Health, Safety, and the Environment.

- Self-starter who can work independently with a minimum of supervision.

- Team player with proven communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

- Highly organized, reliable individual with attention to detail.

- Valid H2S Alive, WHMIS, TDG and First Aid Certificates would be an asset.

- Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

- Physically able to perform all components of the position.

- This role is subject pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing and ongoing compliance with the company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy.

- This role requires the candidate to wear respiratory protective equipment. As per Alberta OHS 250(2), the candidate must ensure an adequate seal where the face piece of the equipment seals to the skin of the face.

- A valid driver’s license and ability to provide 5-year standard driver abstract (clean driver’s abstract).

Posting Expiry Date:

Mar 23, 2026

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.