Panel Technician - Common Facilities, Utilities, Storage and Loading

LNG Canada•Kitimat, BC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

LNG Canada organization has been designed with the panel operator at the center of the production delivery. Reporting directly to the Production Team Leader, the Panel operators will be initially assigned to either LNG Trains or the common facilities area (Utilities, Shipping and loading), however over the course of the career the operator will cross train in the other work area including field positions. The LNG Common areas are comprised of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment. Also comprised of the utility’s unit, water treatment, marine loading, and condensate storage area, including rail loading. The process trains make up LNG Canada’s main cryogenic process containing 4 aero derivative turbines driving 4 multistage centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, high energy multi-stage pumps. Heat exchangers, vessels, and all associated auxiliary equipment. To succeed with us in Production team, we need your enthusiasm to: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities. Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries Develop the capabilities of others through coaching, mentoring, and providing growth opportunities that help people build their careers

Requirements

Minimum 5 yrs. solid experience in Petrochemical/LNG plant operations as a Panel Technician with experience in Utilities/Water treatment, shipping/storage and loading
Completed 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate with firing time or higher
Possess a strong commitment to working safely and adhering to safe work practices
Possess the ability to adapt to change and be flexible with changing priorities/business needs
Possess strong collaboration and communication skills allowing you to build a strong and positive relationship with team members with diverse skillsets and personalities
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets
Experience with Yokogawa Centrum VP preferred but not required
Completion of NFPA 1081 or 1001 is preferred but not required, however some NFPA level certification may be required during run and maintain phase of plant operation if assigned to an emergency response role
Coordinate with technical resources or SME for alarm management and optimization of operations
Coordinate operation activities with 3rd party’s for delivery of power, feed gas, and LNG/Condensate loading activities
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
Must be willing to live full time in Kitimat/Terrace region
Know that this is a 12hr rotating shift role with nights and days.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required
Willing and able to work in field positions as required by shift staffing requirements
Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather
Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
May have the opportunity to work up in team leader role for development
Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces
Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 23 kg from ground to waist level
Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Willing and able to participate on an emergency response team (if assigned) and able to successfully complete fitness to work assessment
Willing to comply with LNG Canada’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedure
Willing to work collaboratively in a diverse and team-oriented environment
Panel operators will be initially assigned to either LNG Trains or the common facilities area (Utilities, Shipping and loading), however over the course of the assignment the operator will cross train in the other work area including field positions

Nice To Haves

LNG Plant Operator experience is an asset
Plant commissioning and start up experience is preferred
Experience with Yokogawa Centrum VP preferred but not required
Completion of NFPA 1081 or 1001 is preferred but not required, however some NFPA level certification may be required during run and maintain phase of plant operation if assigned to an emergency response role

Responsibilities

Adhere to LNG Canada core value, business principles and work practices and processes to ensure safety of self, personnel, process plant and environment.
Ensure that plant operations are conducted in a safe, reliable and efficient manner, and that all safety and environmental regulations are followed in accordance to approved operating procedures and standards
Develop and maintain technical competency in assigned work areas
Proactively monitor and control a large number of process variables to maintain situational awareness over the process unit
Continuously optimize plant operations in line with business objectives
Direct field operations activities from the panel through startup, shutdown, day-to-day activities, troubleshooting, process optimization
Progress through various field, panel operator roles as per the agreed progression plan
Respond to emergency situations from the panel, under direction of production team leader to provide first-line emergency response in accordance with emergency procedures
Troubleshoot process issues and develop mitigations including creation of quality work orders and efficiently work with maintenance and engineering functions as required
Execute unit objectives to meet the overall safety and production goals
Participate actively and constructively in safety meetings, inspections, and high potential pre-job safety meetings
Perform housekeeping duties as necessary on and around control room; keeping equipment and area clean and clear
Support shift team by participating in shift focal point program and other multi-skilling tasks to align with LNG Canada’s vision of a multiskilled future work force
Assist training new shift team members to build competency
Work seamlessly with other panel operators to maintain smooth control of the entire complex
Ensure that safety critical document registers are updated
Work with other disciplines to develop and utilize digitization initiatives that benefit Production work processes and systems, challenge industry norms and future proof the business