Job Type: RegularPlains 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 Electrical Technician to support our terminal and PPTC pipeline operations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Based in Regina, SK, and reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead, your duties will include overseeing daily maintenance activities at the facility and on the pipeline. In addition, you will contribute to efficient operations and line-location/ground disturbance activities in accordance with applicable regulations and company standards, policies, and procedures. This role requires working a modified compressed 9.5-hour schedule with callouts and overtime as needed.Permanent residency within 100 km of the Plains Dewdney terminal is a condition of employment and preference will be given to local candidates.Plains provides a competitive wage and top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents. New employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.Responsibilities:
Ensure the operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive and corrective maintenance on MCCs, PLCs, variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, and equipment wiring.
Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications related to the electrical trade.
Install, replace, and repair electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits within the operating facility.
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records on electrical circuits within a plant atmosphere.
Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on UPS systems.
Provide technical input and scope development for operations, projects, and turnarounds.
Complete all written and electronic records (i.e., work orders, calibration sheets, timecards, material requests) required to document work in progress and completed.
Consult manufacturer's manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures.
Perform pipeline operational duties.
Execute line-locating and ground disturbance activities.
Provide rail loading support.
Qualifications:
Certified Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician; dual ticketed (or apprenticed) as an Instrumentation and Control Technician considered an asset
5–10 years prior gas plant, refinery, pipeline, or oilfield experience required
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge and understanding of P&IDs as well as I/O and electrical drawings
Basic computer skills with knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (Maximo preferred), MS Word / Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a busy field environment
Rail loading experience considered an asset
Line-locating and ground disturbance experience considered an asset
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
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 . 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, read our 2021 .Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.
