Contract Operator

We are an oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations focused in Central and Northern Alberta. We are actively growing, both through the development of our current asset base and through the acquisition of additional properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Hawthorne Energy LLC operates in Canada through our wholly-owned subsidiary HWN Energy, Ltd.

HWN Energy, Ltd. is currently seeking to fill the following position:
**Job Title: Contract Operator**

**Location: Sylvan Lake/Lanaway area**

Contract Operators, either plant or field, are expected to provide essential daily support for HWN well sites or facilities in a safe and efficient manner. They are required to be enrolled in HWN Competency CMDS Safety Program and will be asked to handle other field duties as required by Lead Operators. These duties may include smaller project supervision, new well commissioning, volume variances, etc. The position requires that operators spend 100% of their time in the field.

**Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to**:

- Conduct safe and environmentally responsible day to day field production

operations for HWN field properties and enter daily production reporting,

optimization of producing wells & facilities to maximize production.
- Identify and implement methods to lower operating and capital costs.
- Identify and implement methods to improve wellsite and facilities maintenance and

reduce maintenance costs.
- Participate and work to improve on HWN’s HSE policies/Culture. Support and

attend safety meetings.
- Perform as a field representative for all HWN operations in the field with emphasis

on being a good neighbor.
- Participation in CMDS training to ensure competency and signed off on all

standard operating procedures (SOP);
- Provide local supervision for projects in the Lead Operator’s absence;
- Assist with Management of Change Requests (MOC);
- Conduct Hazard Identifications on HWN Energy Ltd. sites and audits on 3rd party

contractors;
- Assist in safety audits.
- Liaison with other groups in the company including accounting, drilling and

completions engineering to plan, execute and bring wells on stream in the safest,

timely and economic manner.
- Ensure dealings with contractors and joint venture partners are handled in a

professional, ethical, and effective manner ensuring contractor & service work is

conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible and is consistent with HWN’s

HS&E requirements.
- Other tasks that may be assigned to you by the Field Superintendent, Field

Foreman, or Area Lead Operator.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license;
- Minimum 2-3 year’s operation experience and completion of a General Educational

Development (grade 12) is required.
- GPO A-D or PFO A-D (previously Solis 1, 2, 3) or a Trades ticket or Tech diploma is

also preferred.
- Operator Level 1 or 2, currently working in a CMDS safety program

(both in a plant or in the field);
- Strong attention to safety performance and known for leading by example;
- Good understanding of the safety and regulatory compliance requirements;
- Must be a good communicator with strong organizational skills and ability to work

independently and in team settings;
- Strong computer skills; including Microsoft Office, Scada and PVR;

**Communication Expectations**
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are necessities
- Continually foster a safe cooperative work environment

This is a position for a team-focused and accountable individual to join a team creating significant value. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person