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Temporary (Fixed Term)Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
Plains is looking for an organized and reliable Utility Person for our Empress Straddle Plant located approximately 120 km north of Medicine Hat, Alberta. The ideal candidate will excel in a team environment and contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures.
This is a temporary position for approximately 8 months. As a member of the Plains Empress North Operations Team, the successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Team Lead and participate in our Union.
Responsibilities:
Operation of mobile equipment (skid steer, forklift, wheeled loader) for the purpose of moving material throughout site.
Performs assignments such as loading rail cars, monitoring product quality and measurement accuracy, and metering, sampling, and testing procedures.
Assist trades executing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
Executing site safety checks (fire extinguishers, eyewash, SCBA etc)
Operation of vac truck transferring fluid throughout site
Assisting Operations with chemical offloads
Performing product quality testing in onsite lab
Manual labor – shoveling, painting, moving equipment/materials
Qualifications:
Grade 12 education required.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing 4th class power engineering or journeyman trade certification.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
A self-starter with the ability to work independently or as a team member with minimal supervision;
General computer knowledge;
Strong mechanical aptitude, with site related industrial experience, considered an asset;
Familiarity with injection well and vacuum truck operations considered an asset;
Experience in the oil/gas field considered an asset;
Demonstrated heavy equipment operating experience considered an asset;
Permanent residency within 120 km of the Empress Facility is a condition of employment.
Compliance with the Company’s requirement to be clean shaven to ensure proper fit of emergency PPE.
The successful candidate must hold a valid Class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract. Preference will be given to those who hold a Class 3A license.
Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.
At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting WebCareers@Plains.com.
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