Operator AB

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd