NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry.

Our valued client is seeking a Contract Plant Operator, in Northern Alberta.  This facility is located approximately 100 kms North of Bonnyville, AB.  The duration of this contract is 6 months, with potential extension.

The Contract Plant Operator will operate the facility safely and effectively while working collaboratively as part of the team in the SAGD facility. This role requires a Contract Plant Operator who is trained and proficient in the operation of one or more areas of the processing facility.

The Contract Plant Operator will provide support in implementing business improvements by evaluating opportunities and challenging existing processes to achieve operational goals. The successful candidate will act as a role model by embodying Company’s core values and culture while advocating for and ensuring the health and wellness of employees through adherence to safety policies and support of Company’s Safety Commitments.

Work Environment:
- This is a full-time contract position.
- Schedule: 12 hours per day. Rotating days/nights.
- Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off. Wednesday to Tuesday.
- Foster Creek has full-service camp facilities.
- Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations.
- Our Oil Sands facilities are serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines.
- Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results.
- Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift.
- Provide assistance, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required.
- Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work using the LOTO procedure.
- Perform walkarounds, participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits.
- Complete housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required; conduct handover meetings with the outgoing/incoming area Plant Operator.

Qualifications:
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Minimum of 1-3 years operating experience, relevant industry experience would be an asset.
- 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- 1-2 years of field/offsites experience.
- Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
- Third Class Power Engineering Certificate is preferred.
- Previous SAGD experience preferred.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.