Gas Plant Operator

Whitecap Resources Inc. • Whitecourt, AB

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength. Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff. At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career. Position Overview: A Gas Plant Operator position is available at our Kaybob Gas Processing facility located approximately 100km west of Whitecourt near Fox Creek AB. Reporting to the Plant Foreman you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and processes. You will provide direct guidance and support to operations and maintenance staff as well as contractors to consistently meet or exceed expectations in the following areas: production; operating costs; corporate values; environment, health and safety, training; regulatory; and emergency response.

Requirements

• Experience in sour gas processing facilities preferred
• Minimum 4th class Power Engineering certificate
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to process changes and modifications
• Demonstrated computer literacy and knowledge of automated operations systems
• Excellent communication skill
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work twelve hour rotating shifts and cover other operators during their absences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot operating equipment.
• Responsible for isolation and permitting activities in a large industrial setting
• Perform general housekeeping.
• Ensure plant adheres to safety and environmental rules.
• Identify process deviations and perform root cause/corrective action.
• Conduct area inspections and audits.
• Control and operate equipment such as loaders, trucks, and forklifts.
• Handle material and cargo.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance.
• Replenish inventory as needed.

Benefits

• Our employees enjoy a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture where they can thrive and develop skills to enhance their career journey at Whitecap.
• Our market-competitive compensation package offers base salary, vacation, a comprehensive health benefits package, pay-for-performance compensation via our short-term and long-term incentive programs (as applicable), competitive allowances for our field-based employees, and the opportunity to join our share purchase matching savings program.
• Whitecap supports giving back to our communities in which we live and work, with an emphasis on children’s health, education, and wellness.
• We also have an employee charitable-matching program to support our employees’ causes that are important to them.
• Whitecap advocates for our youth joining our industry and has a robust student program where our mentors work with students to apply critical learnings, develop business skills, and gain valuable work experience in office and field environments.
• We are always happy to welcome our returning students, many of whom have joined Whitecap full-time following completion of their degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees