Facilities Engineer

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. 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. Position: Facility Engineer Plains currently has an immediate opening for a Facility Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Group. As a Facility Engineer, you will be responsible for: Providing Operations and Maintenance technical support, delivering maintenance projects, and optimization/troubleshooting activities at the Buck Creek Fractionation Plant (near Drayton Valley), Edmonton Storage Terminal, and Fort Saskatchewan Fractionation and Storage facility. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident in their ability to work on multiple projects. Responsibilities: Develop and recommend project scopes to improve performance in terms of reliability, safety, environmental performance, efficiency, and net revenue. Provide Engineering support to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained from process or operational changes without negatively impacting the safety or operability of production facilities. Provide technical support to troubleshoot issues and optimize operations at the Buck Creek Fractionation Plant, Fort Saskatchewan Fractionation Plant, Edmonton Storage Terminal, and Northern Alberta facilities. Lead or assist projects related to plant piping, rotating equipment, storage, pipelines, and rail/truck loading. Provide project management services (procurement, contractor evaluations, pre-job meetings) and authenticate IFC documents as required to successfully complete these projects. Assist large expansion projects by collaborating with Calgary project managers and other Engineering team members related to project design, construction, and start-up activities. Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements applicable to project activities. Perform simple and more detailed economic analysis of projects. Lead and participate in Process Safety related evaluations/analysis of facility assets and new projects. Perform detailed facility and equipment performance tests including analysis of results. Participate in incident investigations, process and equipment failure analysis, emergency response drills, and actual events as required. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering is preferred and Registered Professional Engineer (APEGA). Minimum 3 years facility/operations/project experience in a similar role within the oil and gas industry. Working knowledge of industry codes and regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in project management processes. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Safety certifications relevant to the industry are an asset. Permanent residency within 120 KM of the Fort Saskatchewan facility is required. Valid class 5 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. Working Conditions: This position can be based at the Plains Fort Saskatchewan facility or Buck Creek plant (Drayton Valley) but will require 1-2 days per week of travel to other field office locations using a company vehicle. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr