Contract Thermal Plant Operator

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to seek a Plant Operator, to join them on a 12-months contract to work in Lloydminster, SK.

The Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities.
• Support operations performed maintenance activities aligned to the sites operating philosophy.
• Operate the Facility in a safe and effective manner, while working collaboratively as part of the operating team
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities. Complete area operations records. (e.g., volume balances, log sheets, work permits and required reports)
• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per Company guidelines.
• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required.
• Comply with High Reliability Organization standards and expectations.

Qualifications

• The ability to work in a team environment and a willingness to accept increased operational responsibility.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset).
• Solid understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Experience in equipment isolation, safe work permitting and hazard analysis.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, control panel, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License (experienced).
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering certificate is required; however, candidates with 2nd class certification or progress towards 2nd class certification are preferred.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.