Lead Operator

Lead Operator / Day Foreman

Natural Gas Processing | Alberta (Grande Prairie Region)

Permanent | Full‑Time | 4x3 Schedule (Days)

An established natural gas processing facility is seeking a Lead Operator / Day Foreman to oversee daily plant operations and provide hands-on leadership to operating teams. This role is responsible for all aspects of plant production, maintenance coordination, and operator leadership in a dynamic gas processing environment.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
• Schedule: 4x3 (Days)
• Location: Grande Prairie Region, Alberta
• Work Setup: Non‑camp position (relocation required if not local)
• Eligibility: Open to candidates legally eligible to work in Canada

The Facility

This is a modern gas processing facility supporting sour natural gas production in Northern Alberta. The plant includes advanced gas processing and sulphur recovery capabilities and plays a key role in regional energy infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Lead Operator / Day Foreman is responsible for the daily operations of the facility, including plant production, maintenance coordination, and leadership of plant operators.

This role requires strong technical expertise combined with hands-on leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide hands-on operational leadership and technical guidance to Gas Plant Operators to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility performance
• Serve as a primary point of support for troubleshooting plant issues, resolving complex process and equipment challenges, and coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership by promoting hazard awareness, supporting risk assessments, and reinforcing safe work practices
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards, regulatory requirements (including ABSA and AER), and site procedures
• Monitor plant performance and support optimization to maximize production while maintaining cost effectiveness
• Maintain and improve operating procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across all shifts
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes, supporting implementation and documentation
• Support plant activities including startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and commissioning events
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams on priorities, execution, and equipment reliability
• Mentor and coach operators to strengthen technical capability and operating discipline
• Oversee critical activities such as sampling, inspections, and regulatory log management
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational performance
• Provide coverage for senior plant leadership roles when required
• Perform additional duties as needed

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineer certification (required)
• Preference for 2nd or 1st Class Power Engineer certification

In addition, candidates will have:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in gas processing operations
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Sulphur recovery
• Gas compression
• Gas treating (sweetening)
• Refrigeration systems
• Condensate stabilization
• Steam systems
• Water treatment
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues
• Leadership experience mentoring and developing operators
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High level of professionalism, organization, and decision-making ability
• Experience with work order systems and SCADA platforms
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Experience with distributed control systems (e.g., DeltaV) is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual bonus program
• RSP contribution
• Long-term incentive plan (LTIP)
• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• Health Care Spending Account
• Overtime and certification premiums
• Company vehicle provided for commuting