Contract Operator - Grande Prairie, AB

Job Description

The Opportunity

Tidewater has an immediate opening for a Contract Operator. This is a full-time contract position based out of the Grand Prairie, Alberta - Valhalla Field and Battery facility. The position will be expected to work 10-hour shifts 8on/6off. The Contract Operator will be responsible for the safe and competent operation of the facilities and wells assigned, EH&S, production, and operations. While maintaining a positive attitude, he/she will safely and effectively carry out duties, recognizing the objective is to keep the best interests of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Abide by the terms of employment in the EH&S Policy Manuals; ensure safety and environmental standards are adhered to and regulatory requirements are met.


• Strive to make the company more profitable by:
  
  
  
  • Minimizing operating costs
  
  
  • Maximizing production
  
  
  • Developing and proposing innovative plans to improve efficiency of production operations
  
  
  
  


• Take all appropriate measures to prevent harm to people, wells, equipment, environment, and property


• Routine inspection and adjustment of assigned facilities and wells, including monitoring pressures, levels, and temperatures and adjusting as required


• Estimate daily volumes to sales from gas measurement devices


• Record production levels daily and forward to the appropriate production accounting clerk for entry into production accounting software


• Accurate test measurement of gas, condensate/oil and water production daily for all assigned wells, including:
  
  
  
  • Meter reading and recording
  
  
  • Fluid sample collection and water cut determination
  
  
  • Calculate tested well gas, condensate/oil and water production
  
  
  
  


• Read and record tubing, annulus and separator pressures; record well status and daily well information


• Arrange or perform regular preventative maintenance of all equipment including facilities, piping/pressure vessels and rotating equipment


• In the event of a production interruption, adjust the flow of appropriate wells as agreed by the Area Foreman


• Inform/instruct affected third parties of the production interruption


• After the production interruption, return wells to maximum allowable rates in a timely manner


• Notify the marketing department and Pipeline Company of the results of the production interruption


• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments to all facilities as required


• Schedule/supervise routine minor well maintenance with contract equipment as directed


• Monitor chemical inventories and ensure adequate well chemical treatment


• Monitor and adjust line heaters for optimum performance


• Routine de-waxing of pipelines with mechanical pigs


• Pressure test bottom hole pumps and wellheads; check settings of wellhead high-pressure shut downs and record appropriately


• Make daily verbal reports to the Area Foreman including operational status and problems


• Clean and maintain the vehicle, tools and equipment


• Identify hazards and take appropriate actions to remove the hazard


• Start all wells after workover or pump change


• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Area Foreman or Superintendent


• Use a variety of computer-based programs effectively and learn as programs evolve, including but not limited to: Foxit Phantom PDF, PVR, Carbon Hub, Maximo, Converge and ABADATA, Microsoft Office tools, VNC Viewer, ISNetworld, CNTRL, Watchdog, Adobe Workfront, CMDS

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of oilfield experience


• Experience with oil battery, pumpjack, and compression


• Reliable with good attention to detail


• Able to work long hours if required


• Understand and comply with EHS policies and procedures


• Identify opportunities to improve production and reliability


• Highly organized with the ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Self-starter who can work independently without supervision


• Good communication and decision-making skills with problem-solving abilities


• Mechanical aptitude is an asset; CMDS profile is also an asset


• Minimal ticket requirements: TDG, WHMIS, H2S, First Aid

Employee Benefits

Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package.

We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd