Equipment Operator I

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG), a subsidiary of TriSummit Utilities Inc., owns and operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia’s lower Peace River, west central, and north coast regions. PNG’s western transmission line extends from the Enbridge gas transmission system north of Prince George along the Highway 16 and Highway 37 south corridors to Terrace and then onto the port communities of Kitimat and Prince Rupert, providing transportation and gas services to twelve communities and a number of industrial facilities. In the Province’s northeast, Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd. provides gas transmission and distribution service in the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge areas.

PNG’s Operations department in the Northwest has an immediate opening for a qualified Equipment Operator in Burns Lake, BC.

Wage Rate:

• $42.65 an hour as per collective agreement

What You Will Do:

• Work as a Crew Member engaged in construction, operations and maintenance of natural gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Drive, operate and change all attachments and perform running maintenance on tracked excavators, crawler tractors, and sidebooms in order to construct and maintain rights-of-way and roads.
• Excavate and expose live high pressure pipelines using tracked excavators.
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair, where possible, problems on equipment.
• Perform maintenance on mainline valves including blow down of valve sites.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and emergency repairs in remote areas.
• Perform all of the duties of an Equipment Operator II.

What you will Bring:

• Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Appropriate Driver’s License for equipment operated.
• Demonstrated competence in the safe, efficient and effective operation and maintenance of tracked excavators, crawler tractors, sidebooms, etc. and a proven ability to safely operate heavy equipment close to high pressure gas lines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work long hours in adverse weather and terrain conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and repair, where possible, problems on equipment.

What We Will Provide:

PNG is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety. When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

• Extended health and dental plan, and wellness allowance
• Pension plan and savings plan
• Generous vacation and flex days
• A safety-centric culture

Inclusive Workplace:

At PNG, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are eager to be a part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please submit your resume in confidence through our career page. We look forward to receiving your application!