Operator – North Portal 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 Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and reliable operations of the facility during his / her shift. The Plant 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 Plant 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 in North Portal, Saskatchewan on a seven on, seven off shift schedule rotating days and nights.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop thorough and descriptive logs of day-to-day activities during shift
Ensure plant production reports are completed daily and emailed to the production email list
Complete plant readings and equipment building walkthroughs daily
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
Ensure facility grounds and 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 plant 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 plant working fluids (glycols, amine, oils etc.)
Maintain plant filter inventory
Maintain cleanliness of control room and process buildings
Develop and maintain parts requisition with respect to gaskets, PPE, office supplies and other consumables for the facility
Develop a strong knowledge and adherence to SRIC’s Code of Practices
Chair safety meetings
Assess and manage risk in all aspects of operations 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 holidays and sick days
Hold high standard for workplace cleanliness
Take a proactive approach to plant troubleshooting and optimization
Required Skills, Experience & Education:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Physically fit
Minimum of five (5) years of industry related experience in a mechanical setting
Preference to those who have a valid fourth-class power engineering ticket
Applicable mandatory Occupational Health & Safety training, certifications and other Corporately required training and certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
All positions require 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.