The Asset:
The Karr Gas Plant is a key component of CSV Midstream’s gas processing network, strategically located approximately 70 km south of Grande Prairie. The facility supports regional natural gas production through safe, efficient, and reliable processing operations. The plant plays an important role in maximizing product recovery and ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance while supporting the long-term growth of CSV’s infrastructure platform in Alberta.
Overview:
The Shift Lead Operator works under general direction from the Day Foreman and/or the Plant Coordinator and has the knowledge, experience and required skills to operate all plant equipment and processes safely and effectively at the Karr Gas Plant. The Shift Lead Operator will monitor and review plant processes, operate equipment and recognize potential plant operational problems. The incumbent will take preventive and/or remedial actions to ensure production and safety goals are met in accordance with CSV’s standards.
The CSV Karr Gas Plant is a 3rd class facility located approximately 70km South of Grande Prairie. The shift lead will work a 7-day on/7 days off cycle, alternating days and nights, consisting of 12-hour shifts. The Karr gas plant is off-grid and powered by two Siemens Natural Gas turbines. Sour gas is processed using Amine trains, refrigeration and dehydration units.
Please note that this is not a camp position. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Grande Prairie if not already living in the area.
Key Accountabilities:
The Shift Lead Operator will be accountable for the following:
- Is fully competent in the startup, shut down and operation of the gas plant facility. Closely monitor plant levels, pressures, temperatures, and flows, relaying any deviations as required.
- Understands control room functions and activities including monitoring field and gas plant processes through communication and on-site surveillance. Make appropriate decisions to adjust levels, pressures, temperatures and flows as needed, including starting up or shutting down equipment to maintain operating efficiencies and production nominations.
- Provides leadership to the operating team and supports the training and development of team members to ensure safe, consistent, and effective operations.
- Maintains ongoing production logs to ensure key communications between operating shifts.
- Maintains awareness of shutdown schedules with maintenance and contractors to minimize production loss and maximize process efficiency.
- Coordinates process adjustments and changes with senior operating staff, to establish design parameters and set criteria for good operating practice.
- Understands and troubleshoots process upsets, taking corrective action as needed.
- Makes accurate judgements on starting and stopping rotating equipment to maintain overall production efficiency when placing them online or off-line.
- Understands and maintains all design limit control devices in an operational and functional manner.
- Takes immediate corrective action in any process deviation to maintain facility integrity and efficiency.
- Assists with the preparation of overhauls and routine maintenance projects as needed.
- Performs water / lab testing.
- Can recognize and safely remove hydrates.
- Performs routine surveillance on plant operations in a timely fashion.
- Accurately traces process flows according to facility drawings.
- Accurately records and relates process deviations according to log sheet readings.
- Conducts all activities following Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
- Uphold CSV’s values and place a focus on safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience requirements:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a 3rd class steam ticket, preferably with experience working in a gas plant. A High School Diploma, a GED, or a combination of education and experience is preferred.
In addition, the successful candidate will have:
- excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, team environment.
- strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- the ability to adapt to the varying demands of the role
- excellent working knowledge of MS office
- experience with natural gas compression, refrigeration, Dehydration, Amine and condensate stabilization
- familiarity with all aspects of the operations and established procedures
- familiarity with work order programs and SCADA related programs
- a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
What We Offer
CSV offers a competitive compensation package which includes the following*:
- competitive hourly rate
- discretionary annual cash bonus
- RSP contribution
- Full benefits with a Health Care Spending Account
- Additional premiums such as 2x overtime, $3.20/hour night shift premium, and an hourly Steam Ticket premium for those with a Steam Ticket. (For example, a 3rd class Steam Ticket premium of $2.81/hour)
*Candidates must have the necessary qualification to receive items such as the 3rd class Steam Ticket premium.
If you're a strong team player, with a positive attitude and an interest in solving problems, we want you!
Interested candidates should email [email protected] with their resume indicating why they believe they are a fit to CSV Midstream’s culture and this opportunity.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, we will only contact applicants who are being considered for this role to set up further conversations and/or individual meetings regarding this opening.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What level of power engineering ticket do you have? Any progress towards the next level?
Experience:
- Gas Processing: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Power Engineering (ABSA) Ticket (preferred)
Work Location: In person
