Process Technician - Utility Plant - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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Job descriptionAs a Process Technician at the Strathcona Refinery Utility Plant in Edmonton, AB, initially you will train as a member of our operating staff to gain practical hands-on experience with plant operating procedures and associated safety procedures. You will apply your skills in a business unit consisting of large scale power plant equipment including high pressure steam boilers and a cogeneration unit, water treatment package, compressed air and fuel gas systems. With a primary focus on the safe and efficient operation of refinery equipment, you will monitor equipment operation and process variables to identify and correct sub-optimal performance and conduct minor maintenance as needed. You will be responsible for ensuring that established loss control and environmental standards are consistently met, and will identify potential areas for improvement to streamline unit monitoring processes. On-the-job experience will be supplemented with additional related formal training. You will work in a refinery environment and will be required to work on your own following the initial training period and competency checkouts being completed.Following your initial assignments and after becoming competent in all operating posts; as well as reaching career level, you may have the opportunity to be promoted into supervisory positions such as Controller, Process Field Supervisor, Process or Refinery Superintendent, Process Planner, or Process Mechanical Coordinator.Your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding and abiding by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards and assuming responsibility for the safe operation of your assigned unit, company vehicle and tools assigned to you.
• Understanding and abiding by applicable government regulations, e.g. Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
• Participating in safety programs, safety meetings and attending training sessions; completing self-development courses.
• Operating units including process equipment, exchangers, compressors, pumps and treaters.
• Making process changes to ensure quality control of end products that are within accepted standards.
• Working in a crew environment to manage activities involved with safe and efficient operation of all unit posts.
• Participating as a team member to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
• Surveillance of equipment such as heat exchangers, reboilers, fractionation towers, furnaces, compressors, pumps, treaters, generators, hot lime softeners, filters, etc.
• Safely performing physical tasks at times, e.g., lifting, climbing ladders/towers/tanks, confined space work.
• Performing and maintaining a high standard of unit housekeeping.
• Emergency responder to unit and refinery upsets.

QualificationsAcademic:

• Diploma in Chemical, Power Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience in the petrochemical industry including positions held with field duties; unit monitoring, sampling, equipment care, equipment preparation for maintenance and console operations.
• 2nd Class Power Engineering certificate preferred. 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate with ability and desire to obtain a 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate acceptable
• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

Other:

• Strong safety and work ethic, sound reasoning ability, good communication and interpersonal skills, high level of self-initiative, comfortable working within a team environment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to build good, respectful working relationship in a team environment.
• Flexible to work a twelve-hour rotating shift schedule involving inside and outside work.
• Valid Alberta graduated Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Start date: May 2, 2022Location: Edmonton, ABYour benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement – these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive savings, retirement, and healthcare plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. A comprehensive relocation package is provided, if required. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Continuous learning environment - encourages you to augment your skills and capabilities.
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date).
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enable you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. Also allows you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Participate in company networking opportunities including the Wage Networking Assistance Program (WNAP), which hosts regular informal networking events between early career hires and more experienced employees, and the Women’s Interest Network (WIN), fostering professional growth, personal development and supporting advancement of women at all levels of the company, from trades to senior management.
• If you are talented, driven, and want to make meaningful contributions that really impact environmental, safety and bottom line objectives, then you owe it to yourself to apply with Imperial.

Who we areA leading member of Canada’s energy industry, Imperial offers exciting opportunities across our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions. We are committed to high standards, applying technology and innovation and working with communities and our Indigenous neighbours to meet rising energy demands in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner. No matter what your career path, we provide the platform to elevate your goals and achieve your ambitions, while providing support through wide-ranging programs and benefits.Other considerationsSuccessful candidate will be required to become a member of the Unifor, Local 3000CARelocation will not be offered for this position.For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.A component of training will take place in the United States therefore successful applicants must be able to travel and ensure they have a valid passport prior to training.Eligibility to work in CanadaAll applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit . Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.Application deadline: March 14, 2022Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals.In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.Quick Apply

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