Operator; Field

Position: Operator (Field)
Location: Eastern Alberta (St. Paul)

September 9, 2026

Fox Creek

Posted 5 days ago

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Petro China Canada

Petro China Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Petro China Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China’s largest oil company and the world’s third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream and downstream operations.

In Alberta, this includes our Mac Kay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.

Petro China Canada is recruiting for a Field Operator to join the Duvernay Team in Calgary.

Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Coordinator The Operator will respond to daily operations and maintenance activities while meeting production targets. The Operator will support in optimizing field efficiency, performance and troubleshooting.

Accountabilities

Execute day to day operational activities

Review Cygnet to check wells, identify problems and opportunities for improvement and optimization

Work toward targets in the areas of safety, cost control, revenue generation, and organizational effectiveness by maintaining process targets

Share knowledge and provide expertise to assigned operating area

Act as focal point for troubleshooting, optimization and meeting operations targets to control key costs and improved reliability

Complete facility and production logs

Conduct work in compliance with company policies, standards and procedures

Ensure work orders are entered into SAP

Manage pigging, batching programs and chemical program

Manage PSV re-certification and Car seal program for the area and coordinate with Integrity group

Maintain all HSSE and technical competency requirements

Promote consistency within operating areas with regards to operating practices and work quality

Complete required documentation and inspections

Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization

Ensure cost tracking is maintained

Stamp, sign and code vendor work tickets, ensure rates and hours comply with work completed for Production Accounting purposes

Activate and respond to the emergency response plan

Be on call during nights while on regularly scheduled shifts

Assist Maintenance team as needed

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in oilfield operations

Fired Process Heater Operator Certificate or 4th Class Power Engineer certification would be an asset

Exposure to unconventional gas operations and/or project experience an asset

Current relevant safety qualifications i.e., H2S, First Aid

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with diverse personalities and work force

Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups

Strong written and oral communication skills

Computer skills related to Cygnet, Microsoft Suite e.g., Excel, Word

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them

Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)