Refinery Facilities Technician

Job Title Refinery Facilities Technician 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 It takes a dedicated, hardworking team to keep Canada’s largest refinery operating smoothly. We are looking to expand our team again by hiring Refinery Facilities Technicians to work on-site at our refinery in Saint John, NB. As a Refinery Facilities Technician, you will handle all materials from crude oil to refined products. If you have a mechanical aptitude, a technical background, or are experienced in a trade, we will train you to be a Refinery Facilities Technician. This could be a great opportunity for you to join one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! What we offer Competitive salary, bonus and pension plan Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days Paid vacation and vacation purchasing Personal and professional development opportunities Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years Responsibilities Prepare equipment for light maintenance work; complete the work as required. Prepare work orders, hot work, and fresh air permits. Assist more experienced facilities technicians on complex tasks as an apprentice, e.g. the planned shutdown of a unit. Perform routine tasks under the guidance of a senior facility technician, e.g. monitor levels, temperatures, and pressures within various units to ensure equipment is functioning at peak efficiency. Perform general refinery technician duties as required to learn refinery processes. Collect samples, monitor, and test products to ensure quality meets required specifications. Actively participate in housekeeping activities. . What you’ll need to succeed Safety as-a-way-of-life mindset; no shortcuts. Willing to and want to continuously learn. Willing and able to be certified in a field job – you will have an assigned mentor and trainer. Willing and able to be trained on Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). This includes a high degree of accuracy for all documentation related to TDG. Ability to think, solve problems, and troubleshoot issues within process operations. Strong Communication skills is critical Strong teamwork skills. Ability to handle stress; able to react quickly in various situations and know when to escalate. Able to make focused, quick decisions within your scope of knowledge. Able to plan, prioritize, and work towards deadlines Comfortable learning new software systems; willing to go beyond what’s required. Able to work rotating 12 hour shifts, day and night, outside in the plant, year-round in all types of weather. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, lift up to 40lbs, enter confined spaces, climb ladders up to 50’. Valid, class 5 driver’s license. Travel Travel is not a requirement for this role. Education and experience Post-secondary education in Process Controls, Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, apprenticeship in a Trade or technical role. Mechanical background and aptitude. Good knowledge of how to use various tools. 3 years of work experience. Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. Job Requirements - Work Experience Skilled Trades Job Requirements - Education Diploma / Certification: Trades Location Saint John, NB What began as a small service station in Bouctouche, New Brunswick in 1924, has grown into the leading regional energy company in Eastern Canada and New England. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years, Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, which is located 105 kilometres north of the US border and has reached production rates in excess of 320,000 barrels per day. Irving Oil also operates Ireland’s only refinery, located at Whitegate in Cork County, with a capacity of 75,000 barrels per day. With over 900 fueling locations, we look forward to serving our wholesale, commercial and retail customers every day. We take pride in our operations, but we're about much more. Today, we are known widely for our commitment to the communities where we live and work, maintaining a strong tradition of community service and partnerships in healthcare, the environment, education and youth sports. Ce qui, en 1924, était une petite station-service à Bouctouche, au Nouveau-Brunswick, est maintenant devenu la plus importante entreprise d’énergie régionale de l’Est du Canada et de la Nouvelle-Angleterre. Nommé l'un des 100 meilleurs employeurs au Canada pendant six années consécutives, Irving Oil exploite la plus grande raffinerie du Canada à Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Située à 105 kilomètres au nord de la frontière américaine, elle produit plus de 320 000 barils par jour. Irving Oil exploite également la seule raffinerie d’Irlande, à Whitegate, dans le comté de Cork, dont la capacité est de 75 000 barils par jour. Comptant plus de 900 établissements de ravitaillement, nous sommes heureux de servir nos clients grossistes, commerciaux et détaillants chaque jour. Nous sommes fiers de nos opérations, mais nous faisons plus que ça. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes connus pour notre engagement envers les communautés où nous vivons et travaillons, tout en maintenant une longue tradition de service communautaire et de partenariats en soins de santé, en environnement, en éducation et en sports pour les jeunes.