Field Technicians (Power Engineer)

Why? We are Canada’s first liquified natural gas (LNG) export facility, underpinned by safety, continuous improvement, quality execution, ethics, and compliance. Our facility will provide the world with lower carbon, made-in B.C. LNG.

This is your opportunity to be part of history, in an environment that will challenge you to apply all your skills, and where you can learn with a diverse team of highly experienced industry professionals and mentors.

With gratitude and respect LNG Canada acknowledges our facility and will be operated in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. We also gratefully acknowledge the First Nations in our project area and along our shipping route.

LNG Canada maintains a healthy, respectful, and safe environment for all our employees, contractors, partners, and communities. Protecting our people, community and our operations is our top priority. We’re proud to be the catalyst for a thriving new energy sector, which sets the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.

Our Vision: To be the leading LNG export company in British Columbia and the world.

Our Mission: To set the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG development in Canada.

Our Values: Respect, collaboration, integrity, and safety.

 

Come join the team making Canadian history!

About the Role

This is position is responsible for the continuous outside operations of the process, storage, loading, and unloading systems of a mixed natural gas liquids fractionation or cryogenic facility. These duties include performing site checks, adjusting equipment in consult with the control room and assisting maintenance and other support groups for optimal efficiency and availability of the plant.

The LNG Common areas are comprised of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment. Also comprised of the utility’s unit, water treatment, marine loading, and condensate storage area, including rail loading.

The process trains make up LNG Canada’s main cryogenic process containing 4 aero derivative turbines driving 4 multistage centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, high energy multi-stage pumps. Heat exchangers, vessels, and all associated auxiliary equipment.

Field Technicians will be placed as per production requirement. Know that initially the assignment can be in the Common Facilities area (Utilities, Shipping and Loading) or Process area, however over the course of their career the technicians will cross train in the other work areas and additionally could progress into the panel positions.

 

To succeed with us in the Production Team, we need your enthusiasm to:

Demonstrate a relentless commitment towards personal and process safety.
Be curious and passionate about raising the bar every day to preserve and improve long term value.
Take pride and care when dealing with people, your work, and know that every day, you have an impact on safety, your community and environment.
Display a strong positive attitude to manage and support change and improvement in our dynamic processes, ways of working and our overall performance as we evolve into a fully operating asset post Commissioning Start-up and Ramp-up (CSURU.
Utilize flexible innovative thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills.
Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders’, within and outside your team, to boost co-operation and a One-Team approach transcending into multi-disciplinary delivery.
Drive knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching to accelerate team competence.
Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries.
You will use your expertise to:

During Commissioning Phase:

Adhere to LNG Canada work practices and processes to ensure safety of self, personnel, process plant and environment.
Support CSU organization during cleaning, preservation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
Participate in development of system and unit punch lists.
Perform system and unit walk downs to ensure punch list items are addressed appropriately.
Assist in the development of safe operating procedures for startup and run and maintain phases.
Complete LNG Canada pre-start up training program

During Operate (run and maintain) Phase:

Adhere to LNG Canada work practices and processes to ensure safety of self, personnel, process plant and environment.
Ensure that plant operations are conducted in a safe manner, and that all safety and environmental regulations are followed in accordance to approved operating procedures and standards.
Ensure own technical competencies in assigned work areas are maintained through the Competency Development and Assurance process.
Progress through various field and panel operator roles as per the agreed progression plan
Respond to emergency situations under direction of production team leader to provide first-line emergency response in accordance with emergency procedures.
Perform field proactive monitoring rounds in the operating area to observe and verify all equipment and overall plant conditions.
Maintain process equipment through application of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and completion of minor maintenance.
Through training and experience, develop minor maintenance skills in electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting, etc. to align with LNG Canada’s vision of a multiskilled future work force.
Creation of quality maintenance work orders when required.
Execute unit objectives to meet the overall safety and production goals.
Participate actively and constructively in safety meetings, inspections, and high potential pre-job safety meetings.
Demonstrate strong safety leadership in the field during execution of permitting activities within area of control, including system and equipment isolation, depressurization and clearing for maintenance as per established procedures and work instructions.
Perform housekeeping duties as necessary on and around equipment, process area, and control room, keeping equipment and plant site safe, clean, and clear.
Support shift team by participating in shift focal point program.
Assist training new shift team members to build competency.
Regularly review and update operations work procedures and safe work practices.
Demonstrate a willingness to continuously learn and grow (Learner Mindset) while progressing through each technician level.
Support the development and utilize digitization initiatives that challenge industry norms and future proof the business.

To be successful, you will have:

Must have demonstrated experience as a field operator with 5 yrs. or more in plant operations (Utilities/Water treatment, storage and loading or oil and gas processing preferred).
Possession of an Environmental Operators Certification Level 2 is preferred.
Completed 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher
Commissioning and start up experience preferred (but not mandatory)
Possess a strong commitment to working safely and adhering to safe work practices.
Demonstrated Mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets.
NFPA 1081 or 1001 certification is preferred but not required, however some NFPA level certification will be required during run and maintain phase of plant operation as technicians are assigned to an emergency response role – training will be provided.

This role requires that you:

 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
Know that this is a 12hr rotating shift role with nights and days.
Know that this is a shift role, required to work night shift, weekends and holidays.
Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and pre-site access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces.
Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 23 kg from ground to waist level.
Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Willing and able to participate on an emergency response team and able to successfully complete ER specific fitness to work assessment.
Have a valid Driver’s license.
Know that we are anticipating start dates as early as March 4, 2025. Depending on timing, we can accommodate an earlier start date in February, 2025.

Your Start will look like this during commissioning – Start up.

 

This is approximate as per the requirements of the CSU Schedule:

Pre-Start Up Training program

You will be imbedded in an existing team, where you will work on the job, mix of eLearning, mentorship and some classroom as required.
You will be involved in validating work area procedures, walking down process systems, Precomms, Commissioning and startup. It is anticipated that you will be working Day shift, with working hours that can range between 8 to 10 hrs./per day as required. Then you will transition to 12 hours shift required by the shift schedule and approval from your line manager
As we have Block/System handovers, during this phased approach depending on your work assignment you will start transitioning to the 12 hours day/night rotation.

During Operate phase we will require the following shift schedule:

 

We offer.

A Comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package
A full suite of benefits including a flexible Medical and Health plan.
A Defined Contribution Pension plan with a matching program
A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
See attached document for more information about Kitimat and LNG Canada.

About Us

LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell Canada Energy (40%) and affiliates of Petronas (25%) PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corporation (15%) and Korea Gas Corporation (5%). The joint venture is building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.

LNG Canada is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and culture, a safe and sustainable facility, strong community, and stakeholder relationships. We are a globally competitive, digitally connected business, from construction to start-up to steady state. We have partnered with governments, local communities, and First Nations to maximize shared value.

Do you have a desire to learn and become part of an organization with a supportive and collaborative culture? Concerned you don’t meet every job requirement? Studies show diverse candidates are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every single qualification. LNG Canada hires for character and trains for skill. We’re dedicated to attracting a diverse and inclusive workforce, representing the communities in which we live and work. We encourage you to apply today.