Operations Technician
Date: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Cochrane, AB, CA
Company: Inter Pipeline Ltd.
At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.
Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.
Job Description
Located out of our Cochrane Extraction Plant, the Operations Technician will report to the Operations Shift Supervisor, Cochrane Extraction Plant. The primary function is the safe and reliable operation of the plant within the scope/capacity of the role through monitoring and making corrective actions.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
• Carries out routine operating procedures and duties including starting and shutting down equipment as required, process monitoring and recording for units worked.
• Ensure all Operational duties are performed according to IPL procedures/policies/standards and guidelines.
• Recognizes and avoids inappropriate risk – elevates concerns to senior operations personnel or supervision.
• Able to react during an emergency and isolate equipment in operated areas.
• Perform assigned activities such as procedure development, equipment preparations, planning to support maintenance activities.
• Assists in preparing and applying energy isolation on equipment, maintaining and /or repairing of equipment and plant systems.
• Provides input and completes operational activities at direction of the Operations Supervisor and activities on the Daily Work List.
• Maintains an open attitude toward change and participates in implementing processes and procedures in a dynamic operating environment
• Work well with a wide variety of people – works toward a win/win outcome with others.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving issues pertaining to the operation.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation where required.
• Conducts all water and gas sampling for the areas worked.
• Respond to call outs as required to support Operational shift needs.
• Ensures “housekeeping” in area of responsibility is maintained to a level acceptable to the facility including obstructions, cleanup and organization.
Education, Skills and Experience
• High School Diploma (minimum).
• Holder of a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate or higher is an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver's license
• 8 or more years of facility operations experience
• Control Room Operator experience is preferred
• Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal, problem solving and economic thinking skills are strong assets for this position
• A commitment to working safely
Hours
24/7 rotating schedule, days and nights
As this position is identified as safety and security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug/alcohol, drivers abstract, employment verification and criminal background check assessments with satisfactory results.
While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.
