Journeyman Electrician
Whitecourt, AB, CA, T7S 0A2
Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility
Department: Instrumentation & Electrical Function
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.
We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging working experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy.
We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Working for Pembina means working safely.
Overview:
Pembina Pipeline’s KA Facility is actively hiring for a Journeyman Electrician to join our team. This Position will report to the Shift Lead, I&E in the Gas Services Business Unit (GBU), part of the Facilities Division.
The Gas Services Business Unit provides gas gathering, compression, shallow cut processing and both sweet and sour deep cut processing services for its customers, primarily on a fee-for-service basis under long-term contracts. KA is a sour gas processing facility with shallow cut NGL located 10km Southwest of Fox Creek. Processes such as inlet separation, amine sweetening, gas dehydration, fractionation, compression and acid gas injection are utilized to produce saleable hydrocarbon products. KA is a first-class ABSA registered facility which uses steam generation for heat, utilities, as well as prime movers.
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety;
- Safely maintain electrical equipment;
- Thorough understanding of Single Line Diagrams for the effective isolation and lock out of equipment;
- Supervise contractors as required;
- Complete preventative maintenance schedules to ensure all maintenance is completed to predetermined schedules and general site and facility upkeep and maintenance;
- Complete field inspections to ensure reliable dependable and efficient operations;
- Recommend improvements to Facility efficiency and optimization and follow through to completion utilizing assistance from Operations Engineering and being compliant with our MOC (Management of Change) process;
- Create notifications, enter material requests attach required documentation, ensuring complete Work Orders within SAP;
- Complete assignments safely, efficiently and in an environmentally conscious manner by observing generally accepted company and industry safety practices;
- Assist in creating FLHA’s (Field Level Hazard Assessment) when required;
- Ensure duties are completed in accordance with Pembina’s procedures, regulatory requirements and industry best practice; and
- Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
Qualifications:
- Provincial Instrumentation Journeyman Certificate;
- Related, relevant industry experience;
- A good understanding of both gas and liquid measurement;
- Strong understanding of facility and pipeline operations and ability to guide maintenance activities within the scope of Pembina’s specific operating practices and applicable industry standards and regulations;
- Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation related problems effectively;
- Thorough understanding and ability to read and interpret electrical, instrumentation, drawings; Working knowledge of valves, transmitters, controllers and analyzers;
- A strong understanding of the facility PLC, DCS or SCADA systems hardware and software and integration of these systems to allow for effective troubleshooting and repair;
- Knowledge of Delta V, Control Logix, and Schneider control systems would be an asset;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
- Previous experience with SAP and Maintenance Module is highly desirable;
- Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication;
- Positive mindset and demeanor with a team collaboration focus;
- Demonstrated organizational, time-management, and leadership skills;
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; and
- Safety Courses: TDG, H2S Alive, First Aid.
This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” and will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing which includes testing for marijuana metabolites. You will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.
The successful candidate must live within 100km of the KA Facility (Fox Creek).
This Position resides within Local 855 Union.
The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.
This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 02/06/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.
Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.
Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.
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