Process Operator No. BC

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. publicly listed with a business objective to build a diversified midstream and infrastructure company in the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.

Tidewater has immediate openings for a Process Operator at our existing refinery. This is a full-time position based in Prince George, BC.

The Process Operator No. 7 will be responsible for the safe operation of the Tidewater Prince George Refinery. This includes the operation of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, pressure vessels and control panel consoles. These roles are responsible for the monitoring and documentation of daily activities. The role will require operators to work 37.3 hours per week in all weather conditions. This position will require the individual who is able to work independently, follow instructions, provide updates and feedback to the team in a timely manner.

This role will work with other process operators and various other refinery departments.

Refinery Operations:
Perform safe operations to meet production targets, by monitoring process variables & equipment parameters to identify abnormal conditions and carry out appropriate changes. If work requests are required, ensure proper coding and adequate detail
Prepare plant equipment for maintenance, as well as issue work permits and ensure their safe completion
Complete and log all relevant actions as per daily orders, daily maintenance schedule, STP, etc. by requested date. This includes routine maintenance and housekeeping duties
Complete required operator and general employee training and ensure allocated training hours are met
Communicate scheduling adjustments to the Shift Supervisor in a timely manner
Act as First Response in handling of emergency situations as needed

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Diploma
4th Class Steam Certificate
3rd Class Steam Certificate is considered an asset
Valid safety certificates (Confined Spaced Entry, Fall Protection, H2S Alive)
Training and experience in working at height, and in confined spaces using permit and LOTO systems

Experience:

1 – 5 years working in the Oil and Gas industry
Previous Operating experience in a Refinery or Upgrader is considered an asset

Experience with operating utilities or process equipment is considered an asset
Delta V experience is considered an asset

Competencies & Attributes:

Ability to progress and complete more complex skills and tasks as experience is developed.
Focused on solving technical problems using knowledge, common sense, imagination, and creativity to solve them
Handle high-pressure situations and work in a safe manner during the commissioning and testing phase.
Have the ability to comprehend a situational upset and identify underlying causes, using knowledge and experience to respond to corrective action

Compensation:
Terms and conditions for this position will be administered under the UNIFOR Local 1997 Collective Agreement.

Employee Benefits:

Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well-being of you and your family. Benefits include top-in-industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes accessing medical professionals quick and convenient.
Tidewater’s benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, or a Healthy Living Account for the items such as memberships or sports equipment.
For eligible employees, Tidewater…