Job Type:
Regular
Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.
Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.
Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.
Plains is looking for a skilled and motivated Red Seal journeyperson to perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance and reliability activities at our Windsor, Ontario, storage facility. Reporting to the Facility Supervisor you will assist in the facility’s efficient operation and execute your responsibilities in accordance with company standards, policies, and procedures. The role requires working a compressed 9/80 schedule with callouts and overtime as needed.
Permanent residency within 120 km of Windsor is a condition of employment.
Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Install, calibrate, test, prove, troubleshoot, repair, and otherwise maintain electrical equipment and instrumentation such as PLCs, meters, analyzers, motor control centers (480V and 600V), motors, switchgear (5kv), VFDs, MOVs, and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Understand Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
- Inspect and test the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using electrical and electronic devices.
- Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance for all electrical and instrumentation equipment including pneumatic controls.
- Complete all written and electronic records (i.e., work orders, maintenance reports, calibration sheets, time entry, material requests, drawings) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed.
- Provide on-call support during non-business hours for emergency response and maintenance break-ins.
- Provide technical input and scope development for operations, projects, and turnarounds.
Qualifications:
- Certified Interprovincial Instrumentation and Control Technician or Electrical Technician (309A license); Master Electrician License or dual ticketed (or apprenticed) preferred.
- Candidates with 5–10 years’ prior gas plant, refinery, pipeline, or oilfield experience are preferred.
- PLC programming experience preferred; familiarity with
Schneider Electric PLCs and Ignition DCSs an asset. - Computer skills with knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (Maximo preferred), MS Word / Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and optimization skills.
- Self-motivated and energetic with effective written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment.
- Strong focus on safety and accountability for safety performance.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing. #Plains
Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page
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