As part of Steel Reef’s continued growth, the Flat Lake Gas Plant is undergoing an expansion that will increase the scale and complexity of the facility’s operations. The project includes additional gas processing, compression and supporting infrastructure.

Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Shift Operator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the gas processing facility during their assigned shift. This position plays a critical role in monitoring and controlling plant processes, ensuring product specifications are maintained, optimizing performance, and responding to operational upsets.

The Shift

Operator will work closely with the Lead Operator, Operations, Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Maintenance, and Contractors to ensure protected and reliable facility operations.

This role is based at the Flat Lake Gas Plant and follows a seven-on, seven-off schedule, rotating between day and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities: Develop thorough and descriptive logs of day-to-day activities during shift

Ensure plant production reports are completed daily and emailed to the production email list

Complete plant readings and equipment building walkthroughs daily

Completion of tasks as assigned per weekly planning meetings

Maintain car seal inspection records

Ensure safety equipment is in good working condition through use of facility safety inspection and above ground tank inspections

Ensure facility grounds and buildings are kept clean

Development, scheduling, and completion of PM’s and workorders

Submit safety reporting forms on behalf of facility for: Safety observations

Incident reports

Release or spills on site

Process safety upsets

External communications with Stakeholders Assist in the development of JSA’s and plant specific operating procedures

Acting safe work permit issuer (SWI) while adhering to SRIC’s Control of Work code of practice

Sampling of critical process streams or chemicals at desired frequency





Manage and maintain inventory of plant working fluids (glycols, amine, oils etc.)

Maintain plant filter inventory

Maintain cleanliness of control room and process buildings

Develop and maintain parts requisition with respect to gaskets, PPE, office supplies and other consumables for the facility

Develop a solid knowledge and adherence to Steel Reef’s Code of Practices

Chair safety meetings

Assess and manage risk in all aspects of operations while on shift

Provide onsite supervision of contract service providers working onsite

Communicate with Lead Operator, Business Development, Marketing and Facilities Engineering with health, safety, and process issues

Provide coverage for holidays and sick days

Hold high standard for workplace cleanliness

Take a proactive approach to plant troubleshooting and optimization

Support the commissioning and startup of expansion projects Required Skills, Experience &

Education: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver's License.

Physically fit and capable of performing field-based operational duties.

Preference of five (5) years of industry experience in gas processing, oil and gas operations, industrial processing, or a related mechanical/operations environment.

Applicable mandatory Occupational Health & Safety training, certifications and other Corporately required training and certifications such as H2S Alive, First Aid, and CPR

Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Why Join our Team: Double time & regular opportunities for overtime

Competitive compensation and bonus programs

Top tier benefit package, including a Flex Spending Account and Savings Plan matching

Monthly vehicle & phone allowance

All necessary PPE equipment is provided by Steel Reef

16 flex hours to use throughout the year

8 hours of annual paid Volunteer time to support the communities in which we operate

Team building activities

Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

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