Contract Operator

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry.

Our valued client is seeking a Contract Operator in Redwater, AB for a 1 year contract.  This position reports to the Shift Lead, in the Natural Gas Liquids Business Unit.  The Natural Gas Liquids Business Unit is involved in the fractionation, terminaling and storage of our specification products throughout North America.  This role requires candidates to be within 100km of the facility and able to work rotating days and night.  The shift is a 5-4-5 rotation.

Summary of Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure a high standard of safety by ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed in relation to operational and maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is properly prepared for maintenance;
• Maintain close surveillance of all operating conditions to maximize production, process reliability and efficiency;
• Take immediate and decisive actions in emergencies, plant shutdowns, equipment failures, and plant process deviations;
• Continuous upgrade of knowledge by taking various courses and in-house training relating to qualify themselves for further advancement;
• Work effectively in a team environment in starting up and/or shutting down various pieces of equipment in the process area;
• Assist with facility optimization, monitoring and maintenance;
• Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or repair, identifies problems and recommended solutions;
• Mentor, train, and develop junior operators for their respective positions; and
• Contribute to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the oil & gas industry is an asset;
• Preference to those who have operating experience in compression, hydro-treating, amine, molecular sieve and Merox processes;
• Strong working knowledge of NGL fractionation or similar processing facilities;
• A minimum 4th class Power Engineering Certificate and willingness to work towards progressing to the next level. Minimum of five years progressively responsible related experience in a plant operations environment;
• Working knowledge of SAP is a strong asset;
• Computer and DCS proficiency and excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and economic thinking skills are strong assets for this position;
• A commitment to working safely;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.