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
The Panel Technician (Process) is accountable for the safe, stable, and optimized operation of LNG process systems from the Yokogawa DCS. This role is central to maintaining plant integrity, reliability, and performance.
The position requires strong technical capability, sound judgment, and high situational awareness to manage plant conditions in a high‑hazard, dynamic operating environment. The Panel Technician works in close partnership with Field Operations and Maintenance to sustain production, manage risk, and respond effectively to changing operating conditions.
To succeed with us in the Production team, we need your enthusiasm to:
- Demonstrate personal commitment to HSSE.
- Display a strong positive attitude to manage change and improvement in our processes, ways of working and our overall performance
- Develop strong working relationships with your team, stakeholders to boost co-operation and a One Team approach
- Use your ability to utilize flexible thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills
- Courage to hold strong to views when challenged or challenging others
You will use your expertise to:
Core Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor LNG process systems from the Yokogawa DCS during steady‑state operations and process upsets
- Maintain plant operations within approved operating windows, alarm setpoints, and the Production Plan
- Proactively identify and respond to process deviations, alarms, and abnormal operating conditions
- Execute start‑ups, shutdowns, and plant transitions in coordination with Field Operations using proceduralized actions in Accelerator
- Support Emergency Response, potentially be a member of the emergency response team or hold a role in the control room to support response activities.
- Optimize plant performance while maintaining safe operating envelopes
Process Control & Safeguarding
- Manage the alarm system, including alarm rationalization and operator response
- Apply and document logic forcing, alarm suppression, and safeguarding overrides in accordance with approved procedures
- Ensure all overrides are controlled, communicated, risk assessed, mitigated, and accurately recorded in the Digital Twin
- Use process data (PI, trends, Panel Rounds, etc.) to anticipate emerging issues and prevent escalation
Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate closely with Field Technicians to execute work safely and efficiently using proceduralized actions in Accelerator
- Provide clear, effective direction during abnormal situations and plant upsets
- Liaise with Laboratory and support groups to maintain product quality and process stability
- Maintain accurate shift logs and high‑quality handovers
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance reliability and plant performance through MTOs and 5 CRQs
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of operating procedures, alarm strategies, and control philosophies
- Support the development of less experienced operators through coaching and knowledge sharing
Systems & Tools
- Interface with systems including SAP, PI, LIMS, Permit Vision, and Digital Twin logs
- Apply plant data and trends to support effective decision‑making and troubleshooting
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
- LNG process systems (warm end and cold end)
- Amine and Stabilization Systems
- Compression and refrigeration systems
- Cryogenic Systems
- Process safety principles and upset response
- 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
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.
