Technician Operator (fixed Term) Job at Irving Oil

Irving Oil St. John's, NL

Job Title
Technician Operator (Fixed Term)
Who are we?
Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.
Here's what you can expect from us:
When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals.
Job Description
What you can expect in a typical day
As an Technician Operator, you will be an integral part of our Terminal Operations supporting the Refining & Supply Operations. You will apply your knowledge and skills to perform day-to-day activities independently, provide contractor oversight through area inspections and ensuring contractor safety through LOTO, Gas Detection and issuing work permits.
Kindly note that this is a temporary opportunity offering a 6-month fixed-term contract. Additionally, our Terminal is operational 7 days a week and you would be required to work shiftwork.
Your roles and responsibilities:
  • Maintain and demonstrate a good understanding of the Terminal systems, equipment and operating procedures.
  • Recognizes potential energy sources and applies LOTO to ensure a system is removed from service and can be safely worked on or is safely secured.
  • Issues Work Permits and supports contractor safety through area inspections and ensuring Irving Oil processes and standards are followed.
  • Conducts Gas Detection ensuring atmospheric conditions are safe.
  • Receives product by gauging tanks, reconciling inventory, and ensuring equipment is properly assembled as a means of maintaining inventory and protecting the company from environmental emergencies.
  • Ensures a high quality of Irving Oil products through quality control including sampling and testing incoming product and inventory supply.
  • Performs preventative maintenance through the completion of regular checklists and operating procedures on equipment to ensure maximum utilization and longer life span.
  • Shares knowledge learned, hazards recognized and assists with the development of junior operators.
  • Performs other duties as required for excellent productivity.
  • Assists Drivers as required and provides excellent customer service.
Professional skills
  • Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work.
  • Our collaborative approach, commitment to diversity and inclusion along with our safety-first culture helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to the development of our employees, so that they can reach their career goals.
Education and experience
  • High School Diploma required. Community College or technical training is an asset.
  • 2+ years experience in the oil and gas industry required. Additional relevant and applicable experience or secondary schooling is a strong asset.
  • Understanding of Process Safety Management and an understanding of their required active participation
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Attention to detail around safety
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Terminal Operation
Job Requirements - Education
High School
Location
St. John's, NL



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