Gas Plant Operator Lead ($120,000/year to $135,000/year)

Conifer Energy Inc. is a new entrant to the Canadian Energy marketplace supported by senior industry professionals and an exemplary Operations staff. At inception, our production exceeds 8,000 boe/d and produces our energy from the best reservoirs in the province of Alberta not only for recovery, but also for their future Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage potential.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead, Gas Plant Operator located at our Redwater Gas Plant facility. Preference will be given to those candidates that reside in the Redwater area or within 100 kms of the facility or be willing to move.

Conifer Energy has a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary structure commensurate with skills and experience.

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: $120,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Experience:

• In-depth knowledge, experience, and troubleshooting abilities with Sour Gas Compressions, Oil Battery Facilities, Amine Sweetening, Refrigeration, NGL Storage Facilities, Sulphur Recovery, and related pressure equipment
• In-depth knowledge of P&ID’s/PFD’s/Shutdown Keys, Microsoft Word/Excel/Sharepoint/Teams, and production reporting software, HMI & Field SCADA systems
• Knowledge of Oil Field well and production theory

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all planned and emergency maintenance with on-site and contract maintenance personnel including contractor vendors
• Work closely with Health, Safety and Environment Dept. to ensure a safe working environment for staff and contract personnel
• Assist and coordinate with maintenance personnel in the planning, management and scheduling of project shutdowns/turnarounds
• Suggest plant operation improvements through process changes and recycles
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, support, and training to operating staff
• Manage time sheet approvals, vacation coverage scheduling, and weekly production data reviews
• Work with Management, Asset Integrity, and Process Engineers to implement plant changes via Management of Change
• Monitor and propose preventative maintenance of all equipment
• Manage month end paperwork and sign off sheets
• Create and update new/existing procedures, work methods, and checkouts to ensure they are accurate and current
• Order all materials for day-to-day Gas Plant Operation
• Manage people & performance programs
• Support Opex & Capex budget process
• Ensure all gas plant activities comply with company safety and regulatory requirements
• Able to respond to an emergency and follow the site’s emergency response plan

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• 3rd Class Steam Ticket preferred
• 5 years supervisory experience preferred
• Familiarity or direct experience with Plant HMI and PLC controls
• Skilled at reading and interpreting Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Current H2S Alive, WHMIS, T.D.G, and First Aid
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Exceptional problem solving and people skills to motivate and encourage employees
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Available to provide short-term coverage for unplanned operator absence