Operations Technician, Instrumentation
Date: Mar 21, 2025
Location: Conklin, 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.
Description
Based out of the Conklin office, the Operations Technician, Instrumentation will report to the Supervisor, Pipeline Field Operations. The Operations Technician, Instrumentation supports various pipeline operations functions using a diverse skillset to support measurement, instrumentation, operations and works closely with both mechanical and electrical technicians in the day-to-day activities of the Conklin district.
This camp-based position will work a schedule of one week on, one week off. The successful candidate must live within a 4-hour drive time of Conklin, Alberta.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
• Day-to-day management and maintenance of pipeline operations activities, including troubleshooting and repair of all instruments related equipment including control equipment, SCADA systems, OMNI flow computers and PLC systems.
• Coordinate annual instrumentation inspections.
• Conduct operational activities such as meter proving, quality control sampling, station operation, pipeline pigging, sampling and monthly cutoff.
• Assist other departments with engineering projects, HAZOP’s, equipment reviews, technical recommendations and equipment installations.
• Conduct regular site visits to maintain assets in a safe, reliable operating condition, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Responsible for weekly and monthly compliance checks of pump station sites and mainline block valves.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response.
• Supervise contractors and ensure that safe practices and procedures are adhered to.
• Participate in safety and operations meetings.
Education, Skills and Experience
• Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman Instrumentation certification is required.
• 5 years + related instrumentation experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instrumentation equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license.
• Applicant must be willing to learn and perform operational duties.
• Previous operational experience is beneficial.
• Current H2S Alive, WHMIS and First Aid certification are also an asset.
Hours
• 7 on, 7 off, 12-hour shifts
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, 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.
