Job title: Electrical/Instrumentation Technician
Company: Plains All American Pipeline
Job description: 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 Midstream Canada is currently looking to fill the position of Electrical Journeyperson in the Sherwood Park Area. As a member of the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls department, the successful candidate’s duties will include, but are not limited to, performing and overseeing the daily and maintenance activities in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. A strong background in automation and PLC programming is key.
This is a position which requires a 9/80 shift schedule with every 2nd Friday as an EDO.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, install, and commission electrical equipment such as instrumentation, motor control centers, motors, switchgear, VFD’s, MOV’s, HVAC’s and other electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner;
- Install, program, and commission various PLCs, Communications equipment, HMIs.
- Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code requirements;
- Inspecting and testing the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using, electrical and electronic devices;
- Coordinate with Team Leads, other Electrical Technicians, Instrument Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, Operations, Engineering, contractors as required to execute all work safely, efficiently and effectively;
- Provide Electrical support and maintenance to ensure system reliability.
- Develop and execute equipment lock-outs
- Providing technical input and scope development for operations, capital funded projects and turnarounds;
- Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and completes test and maintenance reports;
- Completing all written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time entry, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed;
- Consulting manufacturer’s manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures;
- Maintain facility records and update drawings as required.
- Strong focus on safety and accepts responsibility for their safety performance;
- Complete all required safety and technical training;
- Complying with Occupational Health & Safety Regulations as well as facility standards and procedures;
- Providing on-call support during non-business hours for emergency response and maintenance break-ins;
Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a ticketed Electrical Journey Person with PLC programming experience, dual ticketed as an Instrument Technician would be considered a definite asset;
- Minimum High School graduate;
- 5 – 10 years prior gas plant, refinery, pipeline or oilfield experience is required;
- Must have valid class 5 drivers’ license and be able to produce a clean driver’s abstract
- Permanent residency within 100 KM of the PMC Sherwood Park office is required (relocation assistance will not be provided);
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS Word / Excel and e-mail and Maximo
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks;
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing
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 . As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 .
Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.
All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.
Expected salary:
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
Job date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 23:48:48 GMT
