Primary Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Area Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for your assigned field production facility. You will be responsible for various tasks as outlined below.
This role is a full-time position with an initial work schedule of 10-hour days, 8 days on, 6 days off and participating in an on-call schedule. This is a Grande Prairie area-based contractor position.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain reliable, safe, and efficient day-to-day operations of wells and production facilities and comply with Sinopec's safety procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring that all operations comply with applicable regulations and meet and exceed all government and industry standards.
- Optimizing and troubleshooting plant, field, and gathering systems.
- Tests and monitors gas and oil wells using correct procedures.
- Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly plant/field checks.
- Input accurate production information into field data capture system and verify inputs (PVR).
- Monitor equipment and ensure maintenance frequencies are complied with.
- Working with pump jacks, associated compressors, testing facilities, and batteries.
- Maximize production and ensure the reliability of producing wells, performing tests as required.
- Support MOC process on projects.
- Work on a rotational shift and can take callouts.
- Control process start-up, shut down, and troubleshooting.
- Adjust valves, pumps, controls, and process equipment.
- Identify equipment failures and take corrective action to restore operations.
- Record required data from meter and instrumentation.
- Monitor equipment and identify maintenance requirements.
- Take a lead role in promoting safe work practices and follow Health, Safety & Environment policies, and procedures.
- Complete core safety training requirements and completion of site-specific safety competencies.
- Act as the backup safety or rescue person when required.
- Maintain complete and accurate logs for the use of company vehicles.
- Documentation is necessary to manage the safety, OPEX, and compliance duties associated with the position.
- Code invoices.
- Work closely with Lead Operator, assisting with the coordination of projects and resolving concerns.
Position Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience working with new start-ups, downhole / completions, process troubleshooting, and well optimizing is preferred.
- Mechanically inclined with a safety mindset.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and commitment to adhere to work safety policies and procedures.
- Experience using Microsoft Office as well as PVR.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems would be an asset.
- Willingness to support the reporting documentation requirements necessary to manage the safety, OPEX, and compliance duties associated with the position.
- Possess strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders but also have the autonomy to work independently.
- Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, and able to establish goals and objectives within designated time frames.
- Ability to problem-solve and effectively identify issues to develop and implement solutions for resolution.
- Ability to work independently, as well as demonstrated ability to work well in a team, having a solution-focused mindset with strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Display a high level of integrity in all actions, complying with and promoting the company's core values, a respectful work environment, and aligning with the code of business conduct.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and operate effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
- 5-8 years of experience in a sour/sweet plant/field experience is required. Sour gas experience preferred.
- Up to date certification in TDG, H2S, WHMIS, First Aid, and other applicable safety tickets.
- Physical capabilities include lifting or carrying > 40lbs, standing or walking for sustained periods and sitting/driving for longer periods.
- Hold a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License.
- Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
