Plant Operator - Albian Operations - Utilities

Canadian Natural•Fort McMurray, AB

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Albian Plant Operations Team. As a Plant Operator, you will interact and coordinate with a team of operators and maintenance staff to ensure that production, quality and environmental targets are met. The key functions of a Plant Operator are to contribute to the reliability and safe operations of our facility and to work with many key internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.

Requirements

5 years of operational experience at a large integrated industrial utilities facility
A 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate, with preference to a 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate or a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate with multiple 2nd Class papers written
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Ability to work in an outside environment, at heights, climbing ladders, and work in and around confined spaces

Nice To Haves

Expertise in DCS Controls Systems, Raw Water and Distribution Systems
Expertise in Recycle Water and Distribution Systems
Expertise in Condensate Collection Systems
Expertise in Gas Turbines and Auxiliaries
Expertise in Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG’s)
Expertise in Boilers and Steam Distribution Systems
Expertise in Heat Exchangers
Expertise in Instrument and Utility Air Systems
Expertise in Power Distribution
Ability to read P&IDs and PFDs
Self-starter that works well in a high-paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset
Previous experience commissioning new plant facilities is an asset

Responsibilities

Utilize operations expertise in a dynamic production environment to maintain and optimize equipment and processes while collaborating with the team to oversee day-to-day plant activities.
Ensure Environment, Health & Safety and integrity are a top priority, including completing all work with a safety-conscious attitude.
Issue Safe Work Permits within a complex operating environment, including hot work, work within confined spaces, and excavation/trenching work.
Perform safe isolation of process equipment, including the development of specific equipment Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTO’s), placing and verifying isolations, and blinding.
Perform operating assignments on plant equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
Apply safety and operational procedures and standards across all work, including troubleshooting equipment issues and performing area maintenance and housekeeping activities such as blinding, valve and pump replacements, and operating mobile equipment.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to maximize production, reduce operating costs, and eliminate downtime; recommend process modifications and collaborate with teams on preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Utilize the maintenance management system to enter work orders, monitor facility readings, perform proactive equipment rounds and sample collection, and support the review and development of facility procedures.
Start up, operate, and shut down unit operations while maintaining accurate shift documentation, including operating logs, Intelletrac entries, maintenance records, and safety and environmental reports.