Altagas - Plant Operator, Ridley Island - Prince Rupert, Canada - AltaGas

AltaGas

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Prince Rupert, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description

AltaGas - Plant Operator, Townsend

This position is part of the AltaGas team.

Reporting to the Lead Operator, and following directions from the Operator Tech 3, this position is responsible for safely managing the day to day operations for offloading of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) railcars.

This position is part of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 523B. ILWU local 523 is located and represented within the Prince Rupert community.

You will:

Ensure the safe operation of the terminal by maintaining awareness for personal safety and that of coworkers, outside contractors and customers
Adherence to all AltaGas Policies, Standards, Procedures and Practices
Recognize and avoid inappropriate risks, consider the consequences and impact and consult with senior personnel before taking action
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team; actively participate in emergency situations (fire/spill) when required
Report and investigate facilities' safety incidents
Visually inspect the railcar to be involved in the upcoming transfer in order to ensure that everything is mechanically sound and there is no defective equipment before offloading
Sample railcar contents and place sample in a chromatograph, record results from chromatograph, along with physical conditions (pressure, temperature, railcar tank level)
Unload railcars according to offloading procedure
Check volume of the railcar after offloading to ensure railcar is empty
Complete appropriate paperwork/documentation after offloading
Perform track inspections and railcar inspections
Perform minor facility maintenance as required
Assist senior operators in other plant activities when there are no railcars to unload, or as instructed
Perform general housekeeping duties (Keep work area clean, shovel snow when required)

You have:

High School Diploma/GED required 2+ Years working as a railcar loader or offloader preferred
Railcar Safety & Securement
Track Inspection Level II
Proficient computers skills with (Excel, Word & Outlook)
Must possess the physical capabilities to safely perform all essential aspects and responsibilities of a Terminal Operator position
Must possess the mechanical aptitude to capably handle the operation of terminal equipment and maintenance skills
Demonstrated safety mindset; ability to actively participate in all safety initiatives
Ability to participate as an active member of the Emergency Response Team
Gas plant and power generation experience would be considered an asset
This is a safety sensitive position and requires the successful completion of preemployment drug, alcohol, and fit testing
Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License

For Canadian hires:
AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.