Job Description

PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.



PetroChina Canada is recruiting for Field and Plant Operators to join the Duvernay Team.



Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance Coordinators, Operators are responsible for looking after daily operations and maintenance activities, to meet production targets. Operators provide support to optimizing plant and/or field efficiency, performance and troubleshooting.



These roles are field based, including, but not limited to the following:

Potential for intermittent periods outdoors and field office based work; includes moderate physical activity at times including climbing stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50lbs; field office based work is primarily sedentary and cognitive in nature Activate and respond to the emergency response plan Be on call during nights while on regularly scheduled shifts Share dedicated plant nightshift rotation with the Operations group (Plant Operator) Rotation is 15 days on / 13 days off


Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Execute day to day operational activities Review Cygnet to check wells, identify problems and opportunities for improvement and optimization Work toward targets in the areas of safety, cost control, revenue generation, and organizational effectiveness by maintaining process targets Share knowledge and provide expertise to assigned operating area Act as focal point for troubleshooting, optimization and meeting operations targets to control key costs and improved reliability Complete facility and production logs Conduct work in compliance with company policies, standards and procedures Ensure work orders are entered into SAP Manage pigging and batching programs Manage PSV re-certification and Car seal program for the area and coordinate with Integrity group Maintain all HSSE and technical competency requirements Promote consistency within operating areas with regards to operating practices and work quality Complete required documentation and inspections Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization Ensure cost tracking is maintained and participate in accruals Stamp, sign and code vendor work tickets, ensure rates and hours comply with work completed for Production Accounting purposes Assist Maintenance team as needed


Qualifications:

5+ years' experience with a background in operations Fired Process Heater Operator Certificate or 4th Class Power Engineer certification (Plant Operator) required 3rd Class Power Engineer certification will be considered an asset Exposure to unconventional gas operations and/or project experience an asset Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with diverse personalities and work force Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment. Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them Experience in computer software such as SAP, Cygnet, and Microsoft Suite e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word * Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)