Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Type:

Regular

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains is looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work on our pipeline system based out of our Sherwood Park office. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing mechanical support within a maintenance team environment on various rotating equipment, valves, pressure relief devices, and other related equipment in hydrocarbon service.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections of pipelines and associated equipment like pumps and valves to ensure optimal operation and identify potential issues early.

• Perform maintenance tasks such as replacing parts, fixing leaks, and applying corrosion protection measures to prolong the lifespan of pipeline systems.

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair all stationary and rotating mechanical equipment.

• Adhere to the Work Execution Management Process (WEMP). Ensure all work is initiated, tracked & closed within CMMS (Maximo).

• Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

• Ensure preventative maintenance programs and guidelines for all our mechanical equipment is adhered to.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies/procedures as they pertain to this position.

• Understand and adhere to safety practices, procedures and policies such as HAZOPS and design reviews.

• Operate heavy machinery including forklifts, man-lifts, and picker trucks.

• Provide support during non-business hours within the expectations of an on-call rotation.

• Work within a team environment which will require cross-discipline support.

• Work hours are 7:30 – 4:30 within the 9-80 shift rotation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade XII with an inter-provincial Journeyman status in the Millwright or Mechanical trades.

• Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, relief valves, mechanical seals, and other equipment.

• A preference will be given to those with 5+ years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Strong computer and problem solving skills are required.

• Self motivated and energetic with effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

• Compliance with the Company’s requirement to be clean shaven to ensure proper fit of emergency PPE.

• A valid Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract is a condition of employment.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

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