Job Description

AltaGas - Operator Tech 4, RIPET

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 co-workers, 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 pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fit testing

• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Base Salary: $88,893.13

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

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.