Plant Operator II
- Anzac, AB, Canada
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- 3-5 years of plant operations experience in an industrial environment.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Location: Athabasca Region, Northern Alberta (FIFO + Camp Accommodation)
Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts
Duration: 1-year contract (extendable)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Plant Operator II to support the safe and efficient operation of a process facility in Northern Alberta. The successful candidate will monitor and control plant operations, conduct equipment inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, and support maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
This role is ideal for an experienced operator with 3-5 years of industrial plant operations experience in oil sands, upstream oil and gas, gas processing, petrochemical, power generation, mining, or related process industries.
Key Responsibilities
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off | 12-Hour Rotating Shifts
Duration: 1-year contract (extendable)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Plant Operator II to support the safe and efficient operation of a process facility in Northern Alberta. The successful candidate will monitor and control plant operations, conduct equipment inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, and support maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
This role is ideal for an experienced operator with 3-5 years of industrial plant operations experience in oil sands, upstream oil and gas, gas processing, petrochemical, power generation, mining, or related process industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and operate plant systems through a Distributed Control System (DCS) and control room environment.
- Conduct routine surveillance of operating equipment, process parameters, and production systems.
- Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels, and other critical process indicators.
- Perform field rounds and equipment inspections to verify safe and reliable operations.
- Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports, and process documentation.
- Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns, and operational upsets.
- Troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues and escalate when appropriate.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance activities through isolation, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and permitting processes.
- Perform preventative inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Support regulatory, environmental, and HSE compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.
- 3-5 years of plant operations experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience working in control room and field operations.
- Working knowledge of process equipment including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, vessels, tanks, pipelines, and utility systems.
- Familiarity with DCS, SCADA, process control systems, and plant operating procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding of safe work permits, hazard assessments, and isolation procedures.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work a FIFO rotational schedule.
- Power Engineering certification (4th or 3rd Class).
- Oil Sands, SAGD, refinery, upgrading, or gas plant experience.
- H2S Alive, First Aid, CSTS, WHMIS, and Common Safety Orientation certifications.
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and operate plant systems using DCS and control room procedures, conduct field rounds and equipment inspections, maintain operating records, and assist with start-ups, shutdowns, and operational troubleshooting. Prepare equipment for maintenance and support preventive inspections, continuous improvement, and regulatory, environmental, and HSE compliance.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of industrial plant operations experience, including control room and field operations, and working knowledge of process equipment, DCS, SCADA, and operating procedures. Candidates need troubleshooting skills, knowledge of permits and isolation procedures, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work a FIFO rotation; Power Engineering certification and relevant safety certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Plant Operations
- Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Control Room Operations
- Field Operations
- Equipment Inspection
- Process Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Permit-to-Work Procedures
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
- Process Documentation
- Plant Start-Ups and Shutdowns
- Hazard Assessment
- Team Collaboration
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- Energy
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Oil Sands
- Upstream Oil and Gas
- Gas Processing
- Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Mining
- Process Facility
- Distributed Control System (DCS)
- SCADA
- Process Control Systems
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Heat Exchangers
- Vessels
- Tanks
- Pipelines
- Utility Systems
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Safe Work Permits
- Hazard Assessments
- Power Engineering
- 4th Class Power Engineering
- 3rd Class Power Engineering
- SAGD
- Refinery
- Upgrading
- H2S Alive
- First Aid
- CSTS
- WHMIS