Role: Contractor Operator Technician (Electrical)
Team: Operations
Employee Type: Contingent
Travel: Yes
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Who is NorthRiver Midstream?
NorthRiver Midstream (NorthRiver) is one of North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently.
- We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia.
- We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations.
- We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up.
- We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect.
- Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together.
Why work for us?
- We're a team that cares about each other. We've got each other's back.
- We believe that the best ideas win, no matter where they come from.
- We're the perfect size - lean and agile.
- We're big enough that there are great opportunities for career growth and personal development.
To learn more visit www.nrm.ca
Who we’re looking for:
- A problem solver who gets how things connect: You’re someone who dives into data, breaking down complex problems, and finds logical, efficient solutions. You’re the type of person who thinks in systems - seeing the big picture while making sure all the moving parts fit together smoothly. You naturally connect the dots, anticipate challenges, and find the best way through.
- Someone who puts safety first: You prioritize safety in every task, recognizing that it's not just a requirement but a responsibility. You follow protocols diligently, stay alert to potential hazards, and proactively address unsafe conditions. Whether it’s performing a lockout/tagout, completing safety checklists, or participating in drills, you lead by example and help foster a culture where safety is second nature.
- An effective communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences. You adapt your messaging to suit the context, ensuring understanding and alignment among team members, stakeholders, and clients.
- Flexible mindset: You’re curious and flexible - the Swiss Army knife of capabilities. You thrive in situations where there isn’t always a playbook and love coming up with creative ways to tackle challenges.
What you’ll do:
Here is a sample of what your workday may look like:
Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance
- Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems at valve sites, pump stations, and block valve locations.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize electrical/electronic and instrumentation equipment, including transmitters, control valves, custody transfer meters, analyzers, liquid samplers and EFM/RTU, PLC/DCS/SCADA field devices, including leak detection systems support.
- Collect and deliver NGL and C5+ samples
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical infrastructure such as heat trace, VFDs, motors, UPS, transformers, switchgear, and associated wiring.
- Carry out routine servicing, testing, and inspections of instrumentation, sensors, and control systems to verify proper and safe operation (CER).
- Execute electrical and instrumentation work in accordance with pipeline operating procedures and regulatory standards.
Pipeline Operations Support
- Conduct periodic tests of instruments and equipment at pipeline stations to ensure safe and compliant operations (CER).
- Continually record and report suction and discharge pressures at pump and compressor stations (CER).
- Clearly mark open and closed positions of sectionalizing valves, isolating valves, blow-down valves, and other major station valves (CER).
- Participate in daily patrols and operating checks to monitor system health and operational integrity.
Inspection, Troubleshooting & Integrity
- Support inspections required under the Maintenance Program, documenting outcomes and initiating corrective action where required.
- Assist with integrity support activities, including anomaly investigation, instrumentation verification, and preparation of corrective plans.
- Diagnose complex electrical and control issues quickly and accurately, applying root-cause analysis techniques.
Safety & Emergency Response
- Start each day with a safety-first mindset and actively contribute to a safe working environment.
- Follow safe work procedures for lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry/exit, energized work, and electrical safety standards.
- Participate in emergency response activities and support drills and training as required.
Documentation & Systems
- Create and update work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records in the company’s CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
- Maintain traceability and quality documentation for replaced or repaired electrical/instrumentation components.
- Order parts, create job plans, and manage equipment history records.
What we offer:
- A culture of continuous learning and mentorship from the best in the business (and fun!)
What you bring:
Required
- Journeyman Electrician with Red Seal certification; dual certification in Instrumentation (or Interprovincial Instrumentation Technician ticket) is a strong asset.
- Valid safety certifications such as TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods), WHMIS 2015, H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space Entry & Rescue, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Familiarity with pipeline regulatory standards including CER, CSA Z662, and electrical safety codes.
- Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the oil & gas, pipeline, or petrochemical industry.
- Proven background in troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical systems, control systems, and instrumentation.
- Strong aptitude for electrical systems, instrumentation calibration, control logic, and troubleshooting.
- Proficient with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo) and electronic documentation.
- Experience working with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, RTUs, and field instrumentation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering documentation, continuous learning
Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.
- Physically able to work outdoors, perform climbing/lifting tasks, and respond to after-hours callouts.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Salary Range:
$155,000 - $185,000. Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate and will be aligned to internal equity.
Comments:
The above profile is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.
It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountability, qualifications, or other aspects of the job.
At NorthRiver Midstream we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion with equal access to opportunities based on individual merit by creating an environment which encourages all employees to contribute their unique capabilities and perspectives.
We accept applications online via our Careers page; http://careers.nrm.ca.
Pay: $155,000.00-$185,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
