Terminal Operator

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As Terminal Operator, you will monitor the pipeline gathering system, including product quality, while ensuring compliance with all safety and government regulations. You will help ensure the pipeline system and tank farm blending operations run efficiently. This is a dual-purpose role that includes monitoring the pipeline system through SCADA equipment, working outdoors and performing basic product quality testing in a lab.

This role is based out of our Nipisi Terminal, located in Slave Lake, AB. 

The Team

The team at our Nipisi Terminal takes pride in operating safely and delivering operational excellence. Team members work collaboratively to support one another, share knowledge, and maintain safe, reliable operations while living SECURE's values each day.

Work Environment

This position is located outside of Slave Lake, AB and offers a 7-day on, 7-day off shift rotation, rotating between days and nights, with 12-hour workdays.

A Day in The Life

• Operate and continuously monitor pipeline gathering system via SCADA control system with limited supervision
• Ensure accurate on spec blending of multiple products
• Execute daily pumping schedules and blending requirements

• Perform oil treating using the treater, cooler, and tank-treating processes as required to ensure product meets specifications.

• Recognize / Respond appropriately to abnormal operating conditions and emergency situations
• Monitor leak detection and respond to alarm conditions
• Log all pertinent day to day data
• Communicate information exchange at end of shift
• Prioritize and manage required console activities
• Perform plant rounds and equipment checks
• Conduct visitor and contractor orientations
• Perform basic sampling and lab tests as required
• Day to day site activities including minor maintenance activities and housekeeping
• Orientate site visitors / contractors
• Complete work permits, and job hazard assessments as required
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan (ERP) training exercises
• Participate as required in ERP manual updates
• Participate as required in Operating manual updates
• Participate as required in equipment book updates
• Troubleshoot mechanical & electrical problems
• Evaluate contractor performance
• Participate on incident reporting and resolution
• Duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Facility Manager

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding of SCADA systems and hardware
• A minimum of 5 years pipeline operations and procedures experience
• A High School Diploma, General Education Diploma or equivalent
• A valid and acceptable Driver’s license and successful completion of Pre-employment testing
• Current and valid safety tickets, including H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS and TDG, Ground Disturbance, ICS
• Must be able to clearly and accurately document their work and ensure consistent communication with the Facility Manager and other key stakeholders
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and make sound decisions
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong customer service skills and a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to effectively teach and communicate plant processes
• High level of integrity, accountability and ownership when working with the Lead Operator and Facility Manager
• Must maintain clear and consistent communication with the Facility Manager and internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commitment to the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the pipeline system

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives Our Stories

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.