Senior Gas Control Operator Talk with Joel Rathjen (Short-Form)

The Job Talk Podcast - Episode 059
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Joel Rathjen brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Gas Control Operator at ATCO in Edmonton, AB, a position he has grown into over his impressive 15-year tenure with the company. In this capacity, Joel diligently oversees the remote operation and monitoring of various ATCO-owned or operated pipeline networks. His efforts are crucial in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products from their initial receipt to their final destination.
Before stepping into his current role, Joel honed his skills at ATCO’s Red Deer distribution operation center, primarily working as a Pressure Control Operator. In this role, he became adept at maintaining different types of regulator stations and spearheading new constructions, setting a foundation of excellence and expertise.
Aside from his illustrious career in gas control operation, Joel is also a proud graduate of the Audiovisual Communications program at MacEwan University. Leveraging his education, he engaged in print and digital design projects across Canada. Furthermore, he collaborated with Axia Netmedia to create a database teaching tool utilized by the NFTC/Bombardier flight training centers in Cold Lake, AB, and Moose Jaw, SK.
Not just confined to the corporate and educational realms, Joel’s creativity extends into the musical sphere as well. He has enjoyed two stints as a professional touring artist and musician, lending his talents to the power-pop group "Welcome" and the country act "The Boom Chucka Boys." His musical accolades include songwriting credits on his projects, in addition to co-writing songs for other artists, showcasing his versatile and dynamic artistic abilities.
At home in Sherwood Park, AB, Joel finds joy and balance in his personal life. He shares his life with his loving wife, their two children, and a pair of cherished dogs, grounding his remarkable professional journey with a rich and fulfilling family life.
Description
Central control and process operators in petroleum, gas and chemical processing monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in these plants. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies and industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
Job Forecast
The employment outlook will be good for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 9232) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Job Requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
Completion of secondary school is required. Mathematics, chemistry and physics subjects are often specified.
A college diploma in process operation, sciences or a related subject may be required for some positions.
Company certification as a petroleum process operator or technician may be required.
A provincial power engineer licence, compressor operator or refrigeration certificate may be required when certain kinds of equipment are included in the process.
Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), first aid, firefighting, or workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) may be required.
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