AltaGas – Plant Operator, REEF
Location: Prince Rupert, BC
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 annually
Schedule: 7 days on 7 days off – Rotating Days and Nights
Safety Sensitive: Yes
AltaGas is seeking a Plant Operator to join our REEF Terminal Operations team. Receiving direction from the Panel Control Operator and reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will support commissioning and startup (CSU) as well as ready-for-operations (RFO) activities. Following startup, you will lead in-field day-to-day operations including Lock-Out/Tag-Out, operator rounds, permit issuance, security compliance, and VLGC cargo loading operations.
Your primary focus will be ensuring all work aligns with AltaGas’ Core Values: safety, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and learning. This role requires a strong safety mindset and a hands-on, field-based leadership approach, coordinating with the Panel Control Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Senior Management while maintaining compliance with operational procedures and meeting customer expectations.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Champion personal safety leadership in accordance with AltaGas’ Environment, Health and Safety Program.
- Ensure compliance with AltaGas policies, standards, and procedures during all operational activities.
- Develop and execute operational procedures, lock-out/tag-out packages, and support Operational Plan development with the Panel Control Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Operations, Maintenance & Project (OMP) Coordinator.
- Train for vacation relief and overtime on the DeltaV DCS control console to support operational excellence and redundancy.
- Lead VLGC operations including pre-loading security checks, documentation, gangway operations, and marine loading arm connection/disconnection.
- Train junior employees in plant operations, VLGC procedures, and security duties.
- Uphold strict security standards.
- Liaise with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate proficiency with UHF/VHF radios.
- Support incident reporting and investigations, including analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain facility housekeeping standards.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the training program.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, routine shift maintenance is completed, and additional work orders are entered in Maximo.
- Participate in Joint Occupational Health & Safety meetings.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of experience in Gas Plant or Terminal Operations, with demonstrated leadership in control room operations.
- Control room operations experience, preferably with DeltaV DCS (other systems considered).
- 4th Class Power Engineering certification required.
- Strong passion for team training and development.
- Proficiency in Windows-based applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with EHS and PSM systems such as Maximo and Intelex is an asset.
- Strong time management and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
To Apply
Contact Christa Simonds at christa.simonds@altagas.ca