Senior Operations Technician DCS Process

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

The Operations Technician Process is an integral part of Woodfibre LNG ’s dynamic Operations team. The successful candidate reports directly to the Shift Supervisor . This role will be based on the Project Site, in Squamish, BC., and you will play an essential part in supporting the company’s Operations team through the Operations Readiness and Assurance planning and execution and into the Start-Up and Operational Phase of the project. During Operational Phase as Operations Technician Process on shift you will also be a key contributor that the environmental practices and social responsibilities to the community are held to the uppermost standards as set out by Woodfibre LNG.

Key Responsibilities :

The successful applicant will:

• ORA (Operations Readiness and Assurance) Core Team member. Development of Operating Procedures, manuals and core documentation required to operate the LNG Facility efficiently and safely.
• Support the Operations Management in executing the ORA Plan to ensure readiness for Start-Up into the Operational Phase of the project and throughout the life cycle of the facility.
• Key Team member during the Start-Up Phase of the Project.
• Ensure safe production and execution of activities/tasks in the plant operational area during their shift.
• Ensure availability / reliability of plant and equipment during their shift.
• Support Implementation of the agreed Maintenance Strategy.
• Support PTW including functionality/improvements, LOTO isolations standards, competencies, risk assessments, compliance, auditing, PTW manuals and procedures.
• Ensure all equipment and plant to be handed over for maintenance is correctly isolated and in a safe state for personnel to undertake tasks.
• Competencies and Training requirements are in place and measured.
• Develop and implementation of check lists & routines for plant and equipment.
• Timely delivery of input data and correctness for plant daily shift report to Shift Supervisor.
• Interface with the Technical Services Department for integrity issues and compliance checks.
• Interface with HSSE department for compliance and improvements.
• Interface with other departments for support requirements and documentation.

HSSE

• 100% compliance with company HSE policies and guidelines.
• Champion HSE as a member of the LNG Operations Team.
• Attend all Shift Meetings/ safety walks /audits when required.
• Timely intervention to mitigate risks and ensure safety of personnel and plant.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to influence overall safety behavior in the plant.
• Safeguarding systems checks lists are implemented/completed by Shift Operations to agreed frequencies and standards.
• Ensure that Shift Operations Emergency Response capabilities are 100% met during shift period.
• Basic Fire Fighting and Emergency Response experience preferred. 

Requirements

Required Experience :

• Minimum 5 years in Oil & Gas Production Facilities. LNG Experienced applicants will take precedence.
• Experience in Feed Gas Pre-treatment required. Amine Solvent: Acid Gas Removal Units/Mole-sieve Dehydration.
• Heavy Removals, Condensate Stabilization and LNG Liquefaction Cold End Process Experience will have preference.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Diploma as a minimum.
• Previous experience as an Operations Technician Process (Process Operator).
• Previous experience during project phase leading into Start-Up and Operations.
• Previous experience working with other departments to support production targets.
• Fully versed in Managing Permit to Work Systems.

• Are willing to comply with WLNG's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Additional Requirements :

• Communication/interpersonal skills – to be able to interact effectively with all departments and contractors
• Ability to work well under pressure handling tasks, targets and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g. MS Office).
• A valid driver’s license (with abstract) and passport.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• The position is based in Squamish, BC (Project Site), with an initial stay period at the Vancouver Office.

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Woodfibre LNG reserves the right to amend the job description, including the title, duties, and qualification from time to time in its sole discretion.

Benefits

Hourly Rate: CAD $67/hr