Job Description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy.

Ovintiv\xe2\x80\x99s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.

Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date: 08/29/2023

Ovintiv requires a full-time Contract Plant Operator to work at our Sexsmith, Alberta Processing Facility. The plant is a sour gas processing facility that includes Inlet separation, inlet and sales compression, IFPexol dehydration, amine sweetening, refrigeration, water treatment and a sulphur plant.

Ovintiv requires strong knowledge and experience from the Operator in compression, amine sweetening, refrigeration, condensate stabilization NGL handling water treatment.

The plants require 24 hour coverage consisting of 12 hour shifts. We require a full-time Contract Plant Operator with a minimum of a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas plant equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot process problems and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization, working closely with Shift Lead and Lead Operator.
• Monitor and control plant and field processing conditions utilizing control systems.
• Maintain superior housekeeping standards throughout the plant process and control room areas.
• Responsible for minor maintenance and the coordination of other maintenance activities.
• Understands and performs safety responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lock-out, emergency response, follow safe work procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulatory requirements Responsible for corrective action if required.
• Ensure effective communication with operations, maintenance, and management staff.
• Ensure work order, operations improvement processes are followed.
• Maintain proper documentation including plant log, maintenance records, safety & environment reports, etc.
• Assist with special projects, including turnarounds.
• Track and maintain key performance indicators such as production, downtime and production losses.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must live within the Grande Prairie catchment area.
• Valid Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate minimum.
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience.
• Operational & maintenance experience in gas compression, dehydration, and NGL recovery is preferred.
• Strong organizational & communication skills are required.
• Proficient in use and application of PC programs specifically in Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Ability and confidence to work with minimal supervision and proven strong leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and is open to take on a variety of operational challenges.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with proven analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required, ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

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