Contract Shift Operator – Nottingham Gas Plant

Steel Reef is a Calgary-based midstream company focused on delivering infrastructure and midstream energy solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry in Western Canada and North Dakota.

We are proud of Steel Reef’s unique, industry-leading skillset in contracting, constructing, operating and optimizing gas, liquids and other oil related infrastructure in the Williston Basin and the Bakken resource play, top-tier geological formations. We focus on, and specialize in, flare gas capture. Steel Reef contributes to the global effort to reduce emissions. Our team creates and offers opportunities to sustainably and economically reduce environmental impacts for ourselves and our customers.

Steel Reef’s corporate purpose is all encompassing and all about our stakeholders. Together, we will enhance the energy community by protecting and supporting our employees; partnering with our customers to find innovative ways to increase netbacks; creating value for our investors; giving back to our communities; and capturing associated natural gas to prevent emissions and support government regulations.

Our social performance starts with safe, reliable operations. We live by our values of discipline, respect and excellence. Our actions promote engagement, accountability, equal voice, innovation and creativity in our workforce. We deeply respect our stakeholders and the communities in which we operate.

Position Profile:
Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Contract Shift Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable operations of the facility during his / her shift. The Contract Shift Operator will be accountable for the monitoring of process equipment and providing intervention to maintain product spec within design limits. In addition to working directly with the Lead Operator, the Contract Shift Operator has direct lines of communication with Business Development, Marketing and Facilities Engineering to address operational and product export concerns in a timely manner.
This role is located at our Nottingham Gas Plant in Saskatchewan. The preferred candidate is an independent contractor with their fourth class power engineering ticket.

Key Responsibilities:
Become familiar with the pipeline systems in SE Saskatchewan, understanding flow paths, rates, and where above ground infrastructure is located;
Develop thorough and descriptive logs of day-to-day activities during shift;
Assess and manage risk in all aspects of operations while on shift;
Take a proactive approach to GGS troubleshooting and optimization;
Complete compressor readings and equipment building walkthroughs;
Completion of tasks as assigned per weekly planning meetings;
Maintain car seal inspection records;
Ensure safety equipment is in good working condition through use of facility safety inspection and above ground tank inspections;
Hold high standard for workplace cleanliness – ensure facility grounds, buildings, control room and process buildings are kept clean;
Development, scheduling, and completion of PM’s and workorders;
Submit safety reporting forms on behalf of facility for:
Safety observations
Incident reports
Release or spills on site
Process safety upsets
External communications with Stakeholders
Assist in the development of JSA’s and site specific operating procedures;
Acting safe work permit issuer (SWI) while adhering to SRIC’s Control of Work code of practice;
Sampling of critical process streams or chemicals at desired frequency;
Manage and maintain inventory of working fluids (glycols, oils, corrosion inhibitor, methanol etc.);
Develop a strong knowledge and adherence to SRIC’s Code of Practices;
Chair safety meetings;
Become familiar with SRIC’s internal Risk Matrix, ensuring you can assess and manage risk while on shift;
Provide onsite supervision of contract service providers working onsite;
Communicate with Lead Operator, Business Development, Marketing and Facilities Engineering with health, safety and process issues;
Provide coverage for vacation and sick days.
Required Skills, Experience & Education:
Preference to those who are a ticketed independent contractor;
Fourth class power engineering ticket is preferred;
Grade 12 or equivalent;
Valid driver’s license;
Physically fit;
Three (3) years of industry related experience in a mechanical setting considered an asset but not required;
Applicable mandatory Occupational Health & Safety training, certifications and other Corporately required training and certification;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Strong organizational and administrative skills;
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to use sound judgement in responding to customers;
Strong analytical and computer skills;
Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
Ability to provide guidance and on-the-job training;
Ability to use sound judgement in day to day activities and in making decisions in emergency situations;
Ability to work with manual and power equipment and tools;
Commitment to continuous learning.
This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment testing and background screening.

This posting will close once a suitable candidate has been found.

Steel Reef thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.