Gas Plant Operator Summer Student

Company profile

Pieridae is a Canadian energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Through several corporate and asset acquisitions, the company has grown into a significant upstream and midstream producer with assets concentrated in the Canadian Foothills, producing conventional natural gas, NGLs, condensate, and sulphur. Management is excited about Pieridae’s opportunities and prospects within our existing asset base in the Canadian Foothills; during the past year Pieridae has strategically refocused on sustaining and growing its upstream exploration and production (“E&P”) and midstream business. Our objective is to continue Pieridae’s pivot toward growing a sustainable and profitable conventional Foothills oil and natural gas business while continuing to explore opportunities to diversify market access for the products we produce.

Position summary

The Pieridae Waterton Gas Complex is currently looking for a safety-oriented individual to fill an operations role for their high-pressure sour gas plant situated southwest of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Reporting to the Plant Foreman, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and processes. You will provide direct guidance and support to operating staff and contractors to consistently meet or exceed expectations in the following areas: production; operating costs; corporate values; environment, health and safety; training; regulatory; and emergency response while in care and control of the facility. This is a temporary union position.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of a 1st class, 3000 e3m3/d sour gas plant with fractionation unit, stabilization unit, deep cut, sulphur plant, and all associated utilities.

• Responsible for isolation and permitting activities in a large industrial setting.

• Must meet the requirements of WHMIS, ABSA, and ASME codes as required.

• Must maintain an Operator log and operate the site’s power boilers in compliance with the regulations.

• Must follow and apply the site’s safe work procedures.

• Must be prepared to respond to an emergency and follow the site’s emergency response plan.

Education and work experience

• Experience in sour gas processing facilities preferred but not essential.

• Minimum 4th class power engineering certificate of competency.

• 5th Class driver’s license required.

• Current certification in H2S alive, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG.

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to process changes and modifications.

• Demonstrated computer literacy and knowledge of automated operations systems.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work twelve-hour rotating shifts and cover other operators during their absences.

Pieridae is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.