There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.
We are Canada’s first large-scale LNG export facility. With Phase 1 now operating, we’ve moved from project to business—and are preparing for a potential Phase 2 that could double our size and help Canada become a top-five global LNG exporter.
We are committed to safety, compliance, and top-quartile performance, while building a high-performance culture powered by people like you. Our made-in-B.C. LNG is lower carbon, responsibly produced, and proudly delivered to the world.
This is your chance to shape history—working with a diverse team of experienced professionals and mentors in an environment that challenges and supports you.
With gratitude and respect, LNG Canada acknowledges our facility operates in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, and we honour the First Nations across our business footprint and shipping route.
We foster a safe, respectful workplace where speaking up is encouraged, and we continuously strive to improve together. Protecting our people, community, and operations is our top priority.
We are proud to be a catalyst for Canada’s new energy sector, setting the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG production.
Our Purpose
- Provide a secure supply of LNG at scale;
- Connect Canadian natural gas to global markets.
Our Vision
- LNG Canada is a world class asset, Canada is a Top 5 global LNG producer;
- Help Canada diversify its export market.
Our Values
- Lead with Honesty
- Nurture our People
- Grow our Business
- Connect with Purpose
Come join the team making Canadian history!
About the Role
LNG Canada organization has been designed with the panel operator at the center of the production delivery.
Reporting directly to the Production Team Leader, the Panel operators will be initially assigned to either LNG Trains or the common facilities area (Utilities, Shipping and loading), however over the course of the career the operator will cross train in the other work area including field positions.
The LNG Common areas are comprised of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment. Also comprised of the utility’s unit, water treatment, marine loading, and condensate storage area, including rail loading.
The process trains make up LNG Canada’s main cryogenic process containing 4 aero derivative turbines driving 4 multistage centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, high energy multi-stage pumps. Heat exchangers, vessels, and all associated auxiliary equipment.
To succeed with us in Production team, we need your enthusiasm to:
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities.
- Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies
- Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities
- Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay
- Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization
- Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries
- Develop the capabilities of others through coaching, mentoring, and providing growth opportunities that help people build their careers
You will use your expertise to:
- Adhere to LNG Canada core value, business principles and work practices and processes to ensure safety of self, personnel, process plant and environment.
- Ensure that plant operations are conducted in a safe, reliable and efficient manner, and that all safety and environmental regulations are followed in accordance to approved operating procedures and standards
- Develop and maintain technical competency in assigned work areas
- Proactively monitor and control a large number of process variables to maintain situational awareness over the process unit
- Continuously optimize plant operations in line with business objectives
- Direct field operations activities from the panel through startup, shutdown, day-to-day activities, troubleshooting, process optimization
- Progress through various field, panel operator roles as per the agreed progression plan
- Respond to emergency situations from the panel, under direction of production team leader to provide first-line emergency response in accordance with emergency procedures
- Troubleshoot process issues and develop mitigations including creation of quality work orders and efficiently work with maintenance and engineering functions as required
- Execute unit objectives to meet the overall safety and production goals
- Participate actively and constructively in safety meetings, inspections, and high potential pre-job safety meetings
- Perform housekeeping duties as necessary on and around control room; keeping equipment and area clean and clear
- Support shift team by participating in shift focal point program and other multi-skilling tasks to align with LNG Canada’s vision of a multiskilled future work force
- Assist training new shift team members to build competency
- Work seamlessly with other panel operators to maintain smooth control of the entire complex
- Ensure that safety critical document registers are updated
- Work with other disciplines to develop and utilize digitization initiatives that benefit Production work processes and systems, challenge industry norms and future proof the business
To be successful, you will have:
- Minimum 5 yrs. solid experience in Petrochemical/LNG plant operations as a Panel Technician with experience in Utilities/Water treatment, shipping/storage and loading
- Completed 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate with firing time or higher
- LNG Plant Operator experience is an asset
- Plant commissioning and start up experience is preferred
- Possess a strong commitment to working safely and adhering to safe work practices
- Possess the ability to adapt to change and be flexible with changing priorities/business needs
- Possess strong collaboration and communication skills allowing you to build a strong and positive relationship with team members with diverse skillsets and personalities
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets
- Experience with Yokogawa Centrum VP preferred but not required
- Completion of NFPA 1081 or 1001 is preferred but not required, however some NFPA level certification may be required during run and maintain phase of plant operation if assigned to an emergency response role
- Coordinate with technical resources or SME for alarm management and optimization of operations
- Coordinate operation activities with 3rd party’s for delivery of power, feed gas, and LNG/Condensate loading activities
This role requires that you:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
- Must be willing to live full time in Kitimat/Terrace region
- Know that this is a 12hr rotating shift role with nights and days.
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays and be on-call to respond to emergencies when required
- Willing and able to work in field positions as required by shift staffing requirements
- Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
- May have the opportunity to work up in team leader role for development
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces
- Using safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 23 kg from ground to waist level
- Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Willing and able to participate on an emergency response team (if assigned) and able to successfully complete fitness to work assessment
- Willing to comply with LNG Canada’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedure
- Willing to work collaboratively in a diverse and team-oriented environment
- Panel operators will be initially assigned to either LNG Trains or the common facilities area (Utilities, Shipping and loading), however over the course of the assignment the operator will cross train in the other work area including field positions
About Us:
LNG Canada is a joint venture of five global energy leaders—Shell, PETRONAS, Mitsubishi Corporation, PetroChina, and KOGAS—bringing decades of LNG expertise to Canada.
As the largest private-sector investment in Canadian history, LNG Canada is a long-life asset with a 40-year export license. Phase 1 includes two processing units (“trains”) with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Together with our partners, we are exploring a potential Phase 2 expansion that would deliver more lower-carbon LNG to global markets, support Canada’s ambition to be a top-five LNG exporter, and generate lasting benefits for B.C. communities and the Canadian economy.
Our guiding North Star is to safely and responsibly create and deliver value. We focus on safety, compliance, performance, and scale, while building a high-performance culture. Partnerships with governments, local communities, and First Nations are central to our success and will continue to shape our journey.
At LNG Canada, we hire for character and train for skill. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we live and work. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this is your chance to join a supportive, collaborative organization with bold ambition and help us build a thriving business.
