Contractor Field Operations

NorthRiver Midstream•Calgary, AB

5d•CA$155,000 - CA$185,000•Onsite

About The Position

NorthRiver Midstream (NorthRiver) is one of North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently. We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia. We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations. We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up. We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect. Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together.

Requirements

Strong understanding of pipeline operations and hydraulics.
Strong understanding of NGL properties and pressure management.
Strong understanding of pigging principles and pig behavior.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, alignment sheets, operating manuals and procedures.
Mechanical aptitude and experience working with high-pressure systems.
Proficiency with SCADA interfaces and field instrumentation.
Strong situational awareness, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities.
Technical diploma or equivalent oil & gas field experience.
2–3+ years of experience in pipeline operations, liquids pipelines, pigging, or integrity-related field work.
Valid driver’s license with clean abstract; ability to travel and work in remote locations.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
Willingness to participate in on-call, standby, shift work, and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with NGL or liquids pipelines.
Pigging and ILI tool handling experience.
Ground disturbance and ROW monitoring experience.
First Aid, Emergency Response, Confined Space, H₂S Alive.
Familiarity with CER OPR and Management System requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor pipeline facilities in accordance with approved Operating & Maintenance Manuals.
Execute pipeline start-ups, shutdowns, normal operations, upset conditions, and emergency procedures.
Conduct field inspections of pump stations, valves and block valves, pigging facilities, SCADA field equipment and instrumentation, and metering and pressure control systems.
Identify, respond to, and report Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs) such as pressure deviations, leaks, or equipment failures.
Provide operational support and field verification to the Control Room.
Prepare pig launchers and receivers following lockout/tagout, depressurization, and verification procedures.
Load, launch, track, and receive cleaning pigs, batching pigs, gauging pigs, and Intelligent / ILI tools.
Monitor pressures, pump rates, and pig signals to ensure controlled pig movement.
Troubleshoot stalled or stuck pigs and assist with recovery operations.
Inspect pig traps, closures, seals, kicker lines, drains, vents, and instrumentation post-run.
Maintain pig inventories and ensure proper storage and handling.
Perform routine ROW patrols (ground, vehicle, or aerial) to identify third-party encroachments, ground disturbance, erosion or geotechnical hazards, and evidence of leaks or releases.
Assist with integrity activities including coating inspections and repairs, corrosion monitoring, integrity digs and excavations, and ILI tool correlation and feature verification.
Implement mitigation actions assigned by Integrity or Engineering teams.
Follow all company safety programs including hazard identification, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and pressure safety.
Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, drills, and incident investigations.
Act as safety watch during pigging and high-risk operations.
Maintain exclusion zones and manage hazards related to high pressure, NGL vapours, and H₂S (where applicable).
Maintain readiness to respond to alarms, releases, or public complaints.
Participate in emergency response exercises as required under the Emergency Management Program.
Assist with site isolation, containment, notifications, and response coordination.
Complete accurate logs and reports including daily operational logs, pigging reports and deviation records, inspection and patrol reports, and AOC and incident reports.
Ensure documentation meets CER regulatory requirements and company Management System standards.