Gas Plant Operator

Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility

Department: Operations Function

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice. Learn more about our values and strategy.

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview:

Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Duvernay facility is recruiting for a Gas Plant Operator to join the team. This position reports to the Day Foreman, Operations in the Gas Services Business Unit (GBU), part of Pembina’s Facilities Division.

The Gas Services Business Unit provides gas gathering, compression, shallow cut processing and both sweet and sour deep cut processing services for its customers, primarily on a fee-for-service basis under long-term contracts.

The Duvernay Complex is made up of the Duvernay Gas Plant and the Duvernay Sour Processing Plant. It is located approximately 9 km west of Fox Creek. The Duvernay Gas Plant is a sweet gas processing plant, there are 3 main processing areas; D1, DR2 and DR3. The plant receives dehydrated gas from various field hubs where it is separated and conditioned for sale. The Duvernay Sour Processing Plant includes inlet handling area (DH1), stabilization area (DS1, DS2, and DS3), amine sweetening area (DT1, DT2 and DA1), and gas lift area (DK1). The plant is a sour gas processing plant that sweetens natural gas from third party pipelines before the gas is sent to the Duvernay Gas Plant.

The rotation/shifts for this position: (7 on, 7 off; 7 days, 7 nights; 12-hour shifts). As a Gas Plant Operator, you will be responsible for daily operations of the plant and field sites.

Responsibilities:

1. Start up, operate and shut down unit operations within the gas plant as well as the entire plant with expertise;
2. Review, understand and fully utilize Pembina’s safety and operational procedures and standards in performing all facets of work;
3. Ensure all safety documentation is completed for all personnel working in the facilities under operational care. This will include Safe Work Permits and Field Level Task Assessments;
4. Clearly document facility operations in logbook reporting, daily production reports and reliability reporting;
5. Lead and participate in commissioning and start-up activities;
6. Work with Pembina management, engineering firms and equipment vendors to develop a comprehensive set of procedures that will enable safe and reliable plant operation;
7. Identify and troubleshoot process upsets, take proportional action to resolve issues;
8. Call out maintenance for equipment repairs, ensure the priority level for repairs is communicated as required;
9. Look for cost savings opportunities & relay to team during operations meetings;
10. Incident reporting;
11. Keep safety tickets up to date and coordinate required training;
12. Contribute to a team environment that values inclusion and diversity;
13. Support Pembina’s safety culture of 'Zero by Choice' and the 'Life Saving Rules'. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina/safety;
14. Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in the oil & gas industry is an asset;
2. Preference will be given to those who have completed 3rd Class Power Engineering or Fired Process Heater competency;
3. Minimum 5 years of Gas Processing experience;
4. Equipment experience would include natural gas compression, refrigeration, and at a minimum shallow cut (de-ethanizer), Condensate stabilization and produced water injection;
5. Familiar with all aspects of the operations and established procedures;
6. Continual dedication to on-going training and development;
7. Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills;
8. Ability to multi-task and maintain a flexible attitude to accommodate the variable duties of the position;
9. Valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
10. Working knowledge of MS Office applications.

This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing. You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.
Successful applicant will be required to live within 100 km of Fox Creek, AB.

We offer competitive compensation; including base plus incentive bonus, pension & savings plans, health benefits, employee development programs to support personal development and career progression and, a hybrid work arrangement, in an environment that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 04/17/2025. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.

Our expectations are high, and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well - whether it's through our total rewards package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities, all in an environment that is equitable, safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible.

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.

We are a proud recipient of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2025) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada.

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