Contract Field Operator

at  Strathcona Resources Ltd

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona’s operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.
Strathcona is seeking a Contract Field Operator to join our team in Fort St. John, British Columbia. This qualified operations position is responsible for routine surveillance and minor maintenance activities in support of our operations. The successful candidate will have a full working knowledge of safety procedures, plant equipment, and all areas of plant operations. The position ensures maximum efficient production recovery while meeting regulatory compliance and sales specifications. Operating instructions are well established; however, judgement is utilized in the selection of work methods. The candidate may be required to plan and coordinate the work of contract or maintenance crews.
The ideal candidate will be a strong team player who is well organized, results oriented, takes initiative, adaptable to changing priorities, pays attention to detail, and demonstrates both excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Analytical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and changing environment are definite assets.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain logbooks to ensure entries are legible, informative, and time stamped.
• Responsible for accurately issuing Safe Work Agreements in their assigned work area.
• Direct maintenance and ensure that the work is completed as per Strathcona procedures and work standards.
• Provide coaching and training to other employees.
• Provide responsible and effective leadership as may be required during emergency situations or maintenance situations.
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills, as well as near miss, incident, and behavioral based safety program initiatives.
• Operate within Federal, Provincial, and Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment regulations & guidelines at all times.
• Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving of issues that arise within the plant environment i.e., troubleshooting, flagging deficiencies and recommending changes to current practices.
• Write, review, and revise Operations Procedures.
• Report deficiencies, initiate MOCs and enter work orders.
• Willing to train/work in all operating positions in the plant and field.
• Ensure all areas are kept clean to meet/exceed company standards.
• Committed to working in a team environment.
• Continue to learn new tasks and openly accept/give feedback.
• Continue to improve levels of competence and interpersonal skills.
• Always represent the corporation in a respectful and courteous manner.

• Use and learn computer software applicable to the facility.

  Qualifications:

• Direct related experience in oil and gas field operations.

• Mechanical, instrument & electrical experience/knowledge is highly desired.
• Power Engineering, Gas Process and/or Operations certification is desired.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.
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• Maintain logbooks to ensure entries are legible, informative, and time stamped.
• Responsible for accurately issuing Safe Work Agreements in their assigned work area.
• Direct maintenance and ensure that the work is completed as per Strathcona procedures and work standards.
• Provide coaching and training to other employees.
• Provide responsible and effective leadership as may be required during emergency situations or maintenance situations.
• Participate in Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills, as well as near miss, incident, and behavioral based safety program initiatives.
• Operate within Federal, Provincial, and Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment regulations & guidelines at all times.
• Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving of issues that arise within the plant environment i.e., troubleshooting, flagging deficiencies and recommending changes to current practices.
• Write, review, and revise Operations Procedures.
• Report deficiencies, initiate MOCs and enter work orders.
• Willing to train/work in all operating positions in the plant and field.
• Ensure all areas are kept clean to meet/exceed company standards.
• Committed to working in a team environment.
• Continue to learn new tasks and openly accept/give feedback.
• Continue to improve levels of competence and interpersonal skills.
• Always represent the corporation in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Use and learn computer software applicable to the facility