Operations Technician, HPC
Date: Dec 17, 2025
Location: Strathcona County, 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
The Operations Technician, Polypropylene Plant (PP) is based at the Heartland Petrochemical Complex (HPC) and will report to the Shift Supervisor. We’re looking for someone who cares about a great working culture as much as we do—because it’s the foundation of everything we achieve together.
The initial assignment will be to train and qualify in the Reactor/Purification field positions. The selected candidate will continue post qualifications as per HPC Operations Technician Progression Program.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
• Work closely with the PP Leadership and Operations Shift teams to execute operational targets, goals, and plans
• Monitor plant performance, maintain operating discipline, and take corrective action as required
• Safely operate and maintain the plant utilizing HPC Manuals, Operating Procedures, Operating Instructions, Value Added Tasks, and Daily Rounds
• Participate in unit startups, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
• Participate in HSSE initiatives and demonstrate strong commitment to Safety at the facility
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as per Operating Procedures and Manuals
• Effectively communicate at shift handover
• Train and mentor others
• Prepare plant equipment for maintenance including de-contamination and energy isolation
• Material handling using forklifts and overhead lifting devices.
• Successful candidate is required to be a member of the Emergency Response Team
Education, Skills and Experience
• Power or Chemical Engineering Diploma preferred.
• 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate
• 10+ years of plant operations experience is required
• Petrochemical industry experience preferred
• Previous experience in a Polymer plant is an asset
• Strong technical understanding of plant processes, equipment, and automation
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong commitment to safety
• Attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal skills are required
Hours
• This position requires the ability to work rotating, 12-hour day/night shifts.
• Longer term this position will regularly rotate between console and field posts
Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline
As this position is identified as safety and/or security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol, criminal record check and driver’s abstract assessments with satisfactory results. Additionally, candidates will be required to adhere to company policies including those that relate to the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Join a World-Class Operation in Central Alberta!
Heartland Polymers is home to North America’s only single-site propane dehydrogenation (PDH) and polypropylene (PP) plants, along with a state-of-the-art co-generation utilities block. Commissioned in 2022 and fully operational since early 2023, Heartland is Canada’s sole PP production facility—delivering versatile, durable, and recyclable polypropylene to customers across North America and beyond. With a nameplate capacity of 525,000 tonnes per year and a cutting-edge rail loading complex ensuring reliable global distribution, we’re driving innovation in sustainability and recycling while producing high-quality products.
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.
