Plant Operator II

Plant Operator II

Location: Athabasca Region, Northern Alberta (FIFO + Camp Accommodation)

Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Duration: 1-year contract (extendable) 

Position Summary

We are seeking a Plant Operator II to support the safe and efficient operation of a process facility in Northern Alberta. The successful candidate will monitor and control plant operations, conduct equipment inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, and support maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

This role is ideal for an experienced operator with 3-5 years of industrial plant operations experience in oil sands, upstream oil and gas, gas processing, petrochemical, power generation, mining, or related process industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate plant systems through a Distributed Control System (DCS) and control room environment.
• Conduct routine surveillance of operating equipment, process parameters, and production systems.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels, and other critical process indicators.
• Perform field rounds and equipment inspections to verify safe and reliable operations.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports, and process documentation.
• Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and operational upsets.
• Troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues and escalate when appropriate.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities through isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permitting processes.
• Perform preventative inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support regulatory, environmental, and HSE compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plant operations experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience working in control room and field operations.
• Working knowledge of process equipment including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, tanks, pipelines, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, process control systems, and plant operating procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of safe work permits, hazard assessments, and isolation procedures.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work a FIFO rotational schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power Engineering certification (4th or 3rd Class).
• Oil Sands, SAGD, refinery, upgrading, or gas plant experience.
• H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS, WHMIS, and Common Safety Orientation certifications.