Facility Operator Trainee

 Facility Operator Trainee
Location: Edmonton  
Job status: Full Time Fixed Term
Department: West Rail Rack - Edmonton 

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes 

Apply today! Application deadline is April 20, 2025 at 11:59pm MST.

*Note - This is a 1 year Fixed Term role.

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.  

Interested?

The Facility Operator Trainee is responsible for carrying out and ensuring safe, reliable, and effective facility operations in Edmonton. The position requires a team player to work within the operations team to contribute to the smooth running of the operations to meet our customer’s needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensures personal safety and follow safe operation procedures for facility.
• Ensures railcar loading and unloading is complete.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for being familiar with Emergency Shut Down (ESD) and start-up procedures.
• Monitors capacity levels (e.g. tanks, bullets, railcars, etc.).
• Follows company HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responsible for attending regular safety meetings, identifies any safety concerns to Plant Manager or Team Lead and reports all incidents, near misses and hazard ID’s.
• Maintains current safety training and certification.
• Completes safety inspections, checks.
• Ensures the receiving, storing, blending, and shipping of product through the facilities.
• Develops and sustains positive working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ensures general upkeep of facilities.
• Is responsible for vehicle upkeep and routine maintenance.
• Ensures all terminal checks are completed and terminal operations are carried out safely and promptly.
• Ensures new employees receive proper training in all aspects of the Terminal.
• Informs Operations Supervisor, Team Lead, Operator 1 when changes or problems arise.
• Participate in the Operator training program for the appropriate operations level.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs duties consistent with Gibson’s Values and Principles.
• Communicates to immediate supervisor / manager of actions taken.
• Represents the department and the Company in a professional manner.
• Participates in operator training to achieve Facility Operator Level 4, as per the Agreement.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Related Education, Experience & Skills

• Valid Class 5 Non-GDL Driver’s License.
• Grade 12 High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• Basic computer skills and experience using MS Office.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate competency with oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, make quick on the spot decisions and meet deadlines.
• Successful candidate will have a desire to learn.
• Represent and promote the Company in a responsible, positive and professional manner.
• Ability to foster strong relationships; customer service focused.
• Exhibit commitment to quality and safety.

Knowledge considered an asset will be:

• Technologist Diploma or Trades Certification, or a combination of experience and post-secondary education.
• Operational knowledge as it relates to crude oil processing (upstream and downstream) as well as terminal and pipeline facilities.
• Understanding of equipment, reliability and operational processes.
• Ability to apply relevant technical and regulatory codes and standards to operations.

Working Conditions

• This is a 1 year fixed term role.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces as well as climb ladders and stairs.
• Standing for frequent periods.
• Occasional bending and twisting is required as is prolonged neck positioning.
• Occasional kneeling.
• Frequent upper extremity movements (elbows, forearm, wrist, handgrip).
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Pushing, carrying, pulling up to 30lbs. 
• Field based position with minimal travel to other operating sites or Calgary Head Office.
• Work involves hands-on support of active operations and maintenance in an outdoor environment.
• Must be available to support outside normal work hours and on-call emergency response.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!  

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient  
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way  

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.