Process Operator

Process Operator

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months with potential extension

Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking Shift Process Operators to join our client’s team at the Scotford Upgrader. As the Process Operator, you will be part of a shift team that is tasked with the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of our assets. This role will also offer the opportunity to progress in an environment that encourages both personal and professional development, and to be part of some of the most ground-breaking projects anywhere in the industry.

The Scotford Complex is a short drive from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, and consists of a bitumen upgrader, oil refinery, chemicals plant, and a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility. It is one of North America’s most efficient, modern, and integrated hydrocarbons processing sites, converting oil sands bitumen into finished, marketable products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that plant operations are conducted in a safe manner, and that all safety and environmental regulations are followed
• Monitor unit operations and troubleshoot process problems
• Execute unit objectives and tasks for the shift to meet the overall production and budget goals
• Learning and following Safe Work Practices, Policies and Operating Procedures
• Permit work in area of control following standards, policies and procedures for the execution of safe work
• Complete unit HSSE and Process Safety checks
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering colleagues for the execution of various maintenance tasks
• Safe out and isolate equipment as required for repair or maintenance activities
• Perform routine rounds in the plant to observe and verify equipment status and overall plant conditions
• Enter clear and complete work orders for execution of tasks by maintenance
• Perform housekeeping duties as necessary on and around equipment, process area, and control room, keeping equipment and plant site clean
• Perform various sampling and testing tasks based on unit needs
• Identify opportunities for optimization and/or improvement in area of control
• Adhere to Respectful Workplace Policies

Key Performance Areas

• Must have a minimum of a 4th Class ABSA- certified Power Engineer
• Experience working in a process operations environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Candidates with second skilling such as previous maintenance experience or trade tickets are preferred
• Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level
• Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Must be willing to participate in an emergency response team including Fire Fighting Training
• Willing to comply with companies’ drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Have good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities
• Must be willing to work overtime shifts, willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays as per the rotating sift schedule
• Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.