Facilities Technician
Job Description
As a Natural Gas Facilities Technician, you will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Irving Oil Delivered Natural Gas (DNG) network. Your goal will be to carefully manage our DNG supply infrastructure through proper monitoring and maintenance of our compression facilities, decompression equipment, tractor trailers and associated equipment across the DNG network. Your success will depend on your ability to oversee the general and detailed maintenance of our facilities and the safety of it's occupants.
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan
Flexible Benefits Plan - In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program
Your Responsibilities:
Perform preventative maintenance at Natural gas Compression and Decompression sites
Perform routine facility and equipment inspections and maintenance
Adhere to Operating Discipline standards by following all Irving Oil policies, procedures, guidelines, safe-work practices, operating protocols, and emergency response requirements
Respond quickly to facility or equipment issues, escalating concerns when necessary, assessing emergency situations, and executing appropriate corrective actions
Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across Natural Gas facilities, including all compression stations and customer decant sites
Promote safety and compliance by following all procedures, and safe-work practices
Provides timely and reliable support for after-hours service needs during assigned on-call weeks, following a rotation of three weeks off and one week on
Possibility of working shift work and filling other positions as required
Your Skills:
Safety as a way of life mindset and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Ability to travel daily for work, with occasional overnight travel
You must be willing and able to wear all PPE
Strong computer literacy and Microsoft Office Suite skills
Your Experience:
High-School diploma required, with Post-Secondary Education preferred
Experience and/or certification(s) as an Instrumentation Technician, Millwright, Pipefitter, or Gas Technician 1 is preferred
Red Seal certification is considered an asset
Must hold a Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Operations
Job Requirements - Education
Undergraduate: Engineering Technology
Work Location: In person
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