June 17, 2026
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Plant Operator - Edmonton Ethane Extraction Plant (EEEP)

Organization:
AltaGas Ltd.
Region:
Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
End of contest:
May 4, 2019
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Operations
Description
Job Code: 390

Reporting to the Superintendent Operations, this position requires the successful incumbent to initially work 10-hour day shifts for the five month training program. Following the training, this position would then transition to working a varied Day and Night shift schedule. 

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Achieve the safe, efficient and environmentally sound operations of the Edmonton Ethane Extraction Plant
  • Work with the Senior Operator and Operations Superintendent to continually improve site specific training, process safety management and Facility Operation
  • Respond during unit upsets, adverse conditions or serious situations using team members, management or external expertise as required
  • Ensure that all work activities on site comply with all AltaGas' guidelines, EOH&S, codes of practice and other policies and to address concerns immediately and notify Senior Operator or Operations Superintendent as required
  • Monitor and Troubleshoot process equipment through various systems, plant rounds and readings
  • Participate in pre-jobs, work permitting and is responsible to ensure non-routine or high-risk jobs are approved by Facility Management
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance following all process and safety procedures which include lock out / tag out
  • Ensure good housekeeping in assigned units, but also responsible to clean up any areas that may present any safety or environmental hazards
  • Continuously improve skills and knowledge as per the Training and Progression Program to enhance professional competence in order to safely and effectively complete responsibilities and perform your job task
  • Report any health, safety, security, environmental or EOH&S management system incident, concerns or near misses. Report and record all non-conformances (environmental and medical aid, etc.)
  • Provide quick identification and response to emergency situations. Understand, abide by, and follow Emergency Response Procedures
  • Assist in plant HSE Inspections as required, Serve as a member of Plant HS&E Committee as required
  • Assist the maintenance department in the capacity of general maintenance
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information
  • Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends

Qualifications:

  • Hold a Power Engineering Diploma or Certification 4th Class at a Minimum, 3rd Class would be considered an asset
  • 5 years gas plant based experience
  • Understand environmental impacts, health, safety and security risks
  • H2S Alive, First Aid, CPR, Confined Space Entry certifications
  • Ability to read and interpret operating manuals, Plant P&ID's
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Computer knowledge would be considered an asset

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Contact

AltaGas Ltd.





Canada

www.altagas.ca