Operations Technician

Job Type:

Regular

Plains 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 currently looking for a full time Operations Technician in our facility in St. Clair, MI. This position performs required scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance on various facility equipment. Also maintains up to date maintenance records in compliance with Plains Field Operations. Also supports the operation of the facility. Position is subject to call outs for work associated with operations and/or emergency response.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating a propane / butane storage terminal with rail and truck loading / unloading facilities;

• Perform general mechanical and instrumentation or electrical maintenance on equipment at the facility;

• Coordinate the delivery and receipt of propane / butane;

• Appropriately respond to facility operational and safety related alarms;

• Conduct driver and contractor orientations and enforce company policies and procedures;

• Manage various maintenance and operational improvement projects

• Comply with OSHA 1910.119 PSM regulation as it applies to the facility; and

• Comply with CFR 49 Part 195 as it applies to pipeline associated with facility.

Qualifications:

• At a minimum the individual should have completed a high school education or equivalent;

• Previous experience in the LPG industry or truck / railroad terminal operations is preferred;

• Good verbal and written communication skills;

• A strong mechanical, electrical or instrumentation aptitude or experience in an industrial environment would be a plus;

• Computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; and

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Position Requirements:

• Work Monday-Friday, with possible fill-in shift coverage

• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights;

• Work outdoors in all weather;

• Subject to random DOT drug testing for operation of a DOT / PHMSA regulated pipeline;

• Proof of valid driver's license;

• Willingness and ability to be on-call 24 hours per day during appointed times; and

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time in order fulfill responsibilities of the position.

• Successful completion of the company background and pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.

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 benefits program. 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 Plains Sustainability Report.

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