Field Operator

Pembina Pipeline Corporation•Sherwood Park, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider with over 65 years of experience. They own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products, as well as gathering and processing facilities and an infrastructure and logistics business. Pembina offers a full range of midstream and marketing services. The company values safety, trustworthiness, respect, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Safety is paramount, with a belief that all incidents are preventable and a requirement to comply with all policies, procedures, and regulations. The Alberta Ethane Gathering System (AEGS) team is seeking a Field Operator for the Sherwood Park/Edmonton area. The AEGS main field office is in Joffre, Alberta. Reporting to the Foreman, the Field Operator will support the safe and reliable operation of the AEGS, an integrated pipeline network crucial for ethane transportation and downstream petrochemical markets. This role involves daily pipeline operations, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure system integrity, regulatory compliance, and consistent product flow. The Transmission & Extraction Operations assets are responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant transportation and extraction of hydrocarbons across Pembina’s network, focusing on asset integrity, operational discipline, and regulatory excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
10+ years of relevant pipeline or field operations experience
Demonstrated learning agility, with the ability to quickly acquire new technical knowledge, adapt to evolving systems, and apply learnings in a field-based environment
Strong ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership and self-direction, while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
Proven ability to read and interpret pipeline construction drawings, schematics, and alignment sheets
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities and adjust to changing operational demands
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with operational systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Ability to work in a field-based environment
Must live within 50 km from Sherwood park, AB
Must be legally able to work in the country of the position

Nice To Haves

Experience with ground disturbance practices and underground facility locating is considered an asset
SAP knowledge is an asset

Responsibilities

Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by embedding physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data.
Execute all tasks in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner, in full compliance with Pembina policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Maintain the day-to-day operation of the AEGS pipeline system, including product movement, product quality control, facility inspections, pipeline integrity activities, and pigging operations.
Perform and support routine and non-routine maintenance activities across pipeline infrastructure, facilities, and equipment to ensure safe and reliable system performance.
Monitor system performance and respond to operational upsets or abnormal conditions, diagnose root causes, and take timely corrective action to restore normal operations.
Coordinate, oversee, and manage contractors and third-party service providers, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Pembina’s standards and expectations.
Support and respond to damage prevention and right-of-way activities, including Click Before You Dig requests, aerial patrol follow-up, and crossing agreements, ensuring the protection of pipeline assets.
Engage with landowners, the public, and industry stakeholders, representing Pembina professionally while maintaining positive and respectful working relationships.
Maintain pump stations, block valve sites, and assigned company vehicles in a clean, organized, and operationally ready condition.
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting project work and travelling as required, including adapting to changing priorities and operational schedules.
Participate in an on-call rotation, providing after-hours support to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the AEGS system.
Contribute to and foster an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace, aligned with Pembina’s values.
Perform additional responsibilities and duties as required to support safe, efficient, and reliable pipeline operations.