About Us
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. is a publicly listed, diversified energy infrastructure company with an integrated value chain across the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.
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, this 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. Responsible for EH&S, production, and operations. While maintaining a positive attitude he/she will also safely and effectively carry out his/her duties, recognizing his/her objective is to keep the best interests of the company.
Key Responsibilities
Abide by the terms of employment in the EH&S “Policy Manuals”; to ensure safety and environmental standards are adhered to, and regulatory requirements are met.
Constantly strive to make the company more profitable by:
Minimizing operating costs
Maximizing production
Developing and proposing innovative plans on how 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 by:
Monitor pressures- adjust as required
Monitor levels - adjust as required
Monitor temperatures and adjust as required
Estimate daily volumes to sales (from gas measurement devices)
Record production levels from the facilities and wells on a daily run sheet and forward to the appropriate production accounting clerk for entry into the production accounting software
Accurate test measurement of gas, condensate/oil and water production on a daily basis 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
Record daily well information on the run sheet
Arrange or perform regular preventative maintenance of all equipment including
Facilities
Piping/pressure vessels
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/adjustments to all facilities as required (including but not limited to :)
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 in the appropriate place
Make daily verbal reports to 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 Area Foreman or Superintendent
Use a variety of computer-based programs effectively and strive to learn as programs evolve (including but not limited to :)
Foxit Phantom PDF
PVR (Production Volume Reporting)
Carbon Hub
Maximo
Converge and ABADATA
All Microsoft based platform (excel, outlook, teams, word)
VNC Viewer
ISNetworld
CNTRL (Infratech Corporation)
Watchdog
Adobe Workfront

Please refer the Job description for details