Facility Operator Trainee

Facility Operator Trainee

Location:

Edmonton

Department:
Facility Operations - Edmonton

Is this position safety sensitive:
Yes

Final date to receive applications is February 25, 2026 at 11:59pm MST.

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges. 

Interested?

The Facility Operator is responsible for carrying out and ensuring safe, reliable, and effective facility operations in Edmonton. The position requires a team player to work within the operations team to contribute to the smooth running of the operations to meet our customer’s needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensures personal safety and follow safe operation procedures for facility.
• Ensures railcar loading and unloading is complete.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for being familiar with Emergency Shut Down (ESD) and start-up procedures.
• Monitors capacity levels ( tanks, bullets, railcars, etc.).
• Follows company HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responsible for attending regular safety meetings, identifies any safety concerns to Plant Manager or Team Lead and reports all incidents, near misses and hazard ’s.
• Maintains current safety training and certification.
• Completes safety inspections, checks.
• Ensures the receiving, storing, blending, and shipping of product through the facilities.
• Develops and sustains positive working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ensures general upkeep of facilities.
• Is responsible for vehicle upkeep and routine maintenance.
• Ensures all terminal checks are completed and terminal operations are carried out safely and promptly.
• Ensures new employees receive proper training in all aspects of the Terminal.
• Informs Operations Supervisor, Team Lead, Operator 1 when changes or problems arise.
• Participate in the Operator training program for the appropriate operations level.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs duties consistent with Gibson’s Values and Principles.
• Communicates to immediate supervisor / manager of actions taken.
• Represents the department and the Company in a professional manner.
• Participates in operator training to achieve Facility Operator Level 4, as per the Agreement.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Related Education, Experience & Skills

• Valid Class 5 Non-GDL Driver’s License.
• Grade 12 High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• Basic computer skills and experience using MS Office.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate competency with oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, make quick on the spot decisions and meet deadlines.
• Successful candidate will have a desire to learn.
• Represent and promote the Company in a responsible, positive and professional manner.
• Ability to foster strong relationships; customer service focused.
• Exhibit commitment to quality and safety.

Knowledge considered an asset will be:

• Technologist Diploma or Trades Certification, or a combination of experience and post-secondary education.
• Operational knowledge as it relates to crude oil processing (upstream and downstream) as well as terminal and pipeline facilities.
• Understanding of equipment, reliability and operational processes.
• Ability to apply relevant technical and regulatory codes and standards to operations.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing for frequent periods.
• Occasional bending and twisting is required as is prolonged neck positioning.
• Occasional kneeling.
• Frequent upper extremity movements (elbows, forearm, wrist, handgrip).
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Pushing, carrying,…