Plant Operator Lead Job Grande Prairie area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Plant Operator Lead

At Paramount Resources Ltd. we’re driven by the passion to be the best.

Paramount is dynamic, fast-paced and unsatisfied with the status quo. A combination of focused approach, technical expertise and financial depth has propelled us into being one of the top exploration and production companies in Canada.

While our continued progress can be attributed to many factors, our people are the primary reason for Paramount’s success. Our premium land positions, diversified portfolio and financial flexibility set the stage for our talented teams to showcase their proven ability to deliver top-tier results.

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We’re a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta and our shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol POU.

The Sinclair Montney Development

Paramount has sanctioned development of its Montney natural gas play play is a high-rate, low-cost natural gas project in the Grande Prairie area. The first phase of development is designed for 50,000 boe/d, with construction beginning in 2026 and firm sales egress commencing in Q4 2027, this project represents a multi-decade cornerstone for the company.

About this Opportunity

We are seeking two highly skilled and experienced Plant Lead Operators to oversee the daily operations of the Sinclair Gas Plant. This is a high-impact, hands-on role that begins with a focused operational readiness phase based out of the Grande Prairie office, transitioning to site-based leadership in Q2 2027. Reporting to the Plant Foreman, the ideal candidate will play a key role in planning, design reviews, commissioning, start-up, and operation of the facility.

You will be responsible for the direct, technical oversight of the facility, ensuring all systems are commissioned and operated safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will work on a 7&7 schedule and reside in the Grande Prairie, AB area, within 100km of the Sinclair Gas Plant.

Job functions and core responsibilities will include:

Pre-Startup Phase:

Provide hands-on operational feedback to Engineering teams on plant design, focusing on operability, maintenance access, and P&.

Lead the development of detailed Operating Procedures, safety protocols.

Act as a key technical lead during dry and wet commissioning. Lead PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review) walkdowns and oversee the initial introduction of raw gas.

Assist the Foreman in mentoring the core operations team, providing technical training and guidance on specific systems.

Operational Phase:

Oversee the day-to-day safe and efficient operation of sour gas processing systems, including compression, amine sweetening, dehydration, water handling, thermal heating oil systems, turbine power generation, and acid gas compression/injection.

Collaborate with the Maintenance and Integrity SMEs to schedule equipment checks, troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, and minimize unplanned downtime.

Ensure all operations meet or exceed ABSA, AER, and environmental standards.

Lead by example in HSE, hazard identification and incident reporting.

Support and initiate reviews of safe work practices, MOC implementation and execution, prepare and present Operations weekly updates

Utilize control systems (Delta V) to monitor performance and generate regular operational reports.

Identify bottlenecks and suggest process improvements to reduce costs and optimize throughput.

Act as the primary designate for the Plant Foreman in their absence, providing leadership and maintaining communication with Marketing and Leadership regarding production impacts.

Supervise and mentor junior operators, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

Execute comprehensive shift handovers to ensure continuity of safety, maintenance priorities, and production targets between rotations.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of gas plant operations experience, with at least 2 years in a Lead or supervisory capacity.

Proven expertise in sour gas processing, amine sweetening, glycol dehydration, compression, and acid gas compression and injection.

Direct experience with plant commissioning, startups, and PSSR…