Contractor Operator Technician (Instrumentation

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North River Midstream (North River) is one of North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently.

• We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia.
• We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations.
• We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up.
• We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect.
• Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together.

• We're a team that cares about each other. We've got each other's back.
• We believe that the best ideas win, no matter where they come from.
• We're the perfect size - lean and agile.
• We're big enough that there are great opportunities for career growth and personal development.
• A problem solver who gets how things connect: You’re someone who dives into data, breaking down complex problems, and finds logical, efficient solutions. You’re the type of person who thinks in systems - seeing the big picture while making sure all the moving parts fit together smoothly. You naturally connect the dots, anticipate challenges, and find the best way through.
• Someone who puts safety first: You prioritize safety in every task, recognizing that it's not just a requirement but a responsibility. You follow protocols diligently, stay alert to potential hazards, and proactively address unsafe conditions. Whether it’s performing a lockout/tagout, completing safety checklists, or participating in drills, you lead by example and help foster a culture where safety is second nature.
• An effective communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences. You adapt your messaging to suit the context, ensuring understanding and alignment among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Flexible mindset: You’re curious and flexible - the Swiss Army knife of capabilities. You thrive in situations where there isn’t always a playbook and love coming up with creative ways to tackle challenges.

Here is a sample of what your workday may look like:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation at valve sites, pump stations, and meter stations.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation including transmitters, control valves, analyzers, and measurement devices (e.g., flow, pressure, temperature, and density).
• Maintain and support custody transfer measurement systems, including meter verification and basic proving activities.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, RTUs, flow computers, and SCADA-connected field devices.
• Conduct routine inspections and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, and pigging activities as required.
• Perform site checks and assist operations by ensuring instrumentation is functioning correctly and providing accurate data.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving operational upsets related to instrumentation or control system issues.

• Conduct routine inspections and support maintenance program requirements, documenting deficiencies and initiating corrective actions.
• Diagnose instrument and control system failures using systematic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Support integrity activities through instrumentation verification and field validation.

• Ensure instrumentation and measurement systems meet applicable regulatory and company standards (e.g., CER, CSA Z662).
• Maintain accurate calibration and maintenance records to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory activities as required.

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