Operations Specialist

Why Keyera?

It's our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we're focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including

• $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments

• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary

• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses

Paid vacation and eight flex days each year

• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you

• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.

Role/Location Specific

• Keyera's Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

THE POSITION

Keyera is seeking an Operations Specialist – Pipeline Systems to oversee operational efficiency and optimization for Keyera's NGL and condensate pipelines. Based out of the Sherwood Park Regional Office, this role works closely with Pipeline, Control Centre, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to identify improvements, optimize system performance, and translate opportunities into actionable plans.
 

This position requires regular travel to regional assets to assess system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and support implementation activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Pipeline, Control Centre Operations, and Maintenance to ensure pipeline systems are operated safely and at maximum efficiency.
• Identify system constraints and throughput bottlenecks and provide operational insight to Asset Optimization and Engineering teams to support troubleshooting and improvement efforts.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of pipeline system optimization and efficiency initiatives, including DRA usage and injection rate management.
• Review and monitor daily and monthly production plans, and interface with logistics schedulers to ensure nominations are optimized within system capacity.
• Monitor power load and consumption across pipeline systems, and define, develop, and implement optimal power management solutions.
• Own and implement pipeline system optimization Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Serve as the Operations owner for Visual KPI development, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct monthly alarm management reviews, including reconciliation of shelved and suppressed alarms, and recommend changes to address nuisance and chattering alarms.
• Provide operational insight and support for pipeline system projects, business development, Engineering, and Marketing activities, including supporting and generating new operational efficiency ideas.
• Assist with LACT and pump station operational issues and troubleshooting as required.
• Travel to operating sites to assess opportunities, support implementation of improvements, and collaborate with asset stakeholders.
• Provide backup support for the Control Centre Lead and KAPS Operations Supervisor as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will be well-organized, collaborative, and possess strong operational and analytical skills with the following qualifications:

• 10 + years of experience in pipeline operations, facility operations, or related maintenance and optimization roles.
• P.Eng, CET, Power Engineering, or Journeyman Is preferred.
• Experience working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Capital Project teams to plan, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop actionable plans and implement operational improvements across multiple assets.
• Strong understanding of pipeline operations, asset management, reliability practices, and system performance optimization.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to assess risk, prioritize improvements, and evaluate system performance.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• A valid driver's license and ability to provide 5-year standard driver abstract (clean driver's abstract). 
• Alignment with Keyera's Cultural Behaviors and Corporate Values.

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you'll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.