Plant Operator

2 days ago

Rainbow Lake Alberta, Canada Harvest Operations Corp. Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Harvest Operations Corp. is a diverse energy company, based out of Calgary, offering exposure to conventional upstream oil and natural gas production and SAGD operations. We are focused on identifying opportunities to create and deliver value with an active development program and a technical approach taken to maximize our assets. Harvest is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our people, the public and the environment through every decision and action taken each day.

Harvest has an immediate opening for a
Plant Operator
, reporting to the Lead Op/ Foreman. This is a
contract position
based out of the
Hay River Facility
. We are 63 kilometers north of Rainbow Lake, AB. Most of the Hay River assets are located within BC. The position is a 15 on / 13 off shift. This is a camp position.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure field operations follow health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

  • Participate in safety and environmental inspections at facilities and wells.

  • Perform day-to-day production related activities for area and properties; identify optimization techniques to increase production and/or reduce downtime; coordinate day-to-day operation and upkeep of facilities, roads and pipelines; monitor wells and modify daily route based on downtime, production and risk factors.

  • Participate in operating cost reduction initiatives.

  • Assist with inventory management for area; source equipment for performing maintenance tasks in accordance with procurement procedures.

  • Identify field maintenance needs with the Lead Operator; assist in the development of preventative maintenance plans, procedures and schedules.

  • Input key field data into production reporting system in line with operational requirements.

  • Maintenance of rotating equipment, chemical pumps, housekeeping and other tasks.

  • A good understanding of ABSA/BCER regulatory requirements.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve daily reporting of production problems, environmental or safety incidents.

  • Perform downtime analysis.

  • Assist with field operating cost control and management, participate in operating cost reduction initiatives.

  • Train, coach, and mentor operators.

Skills

  • Safety conscious and able to lead by example

  • Extensive knowledge of SCADA based control systems, and PVR production reporting systems

  • Strong mechanical and technical skills, trouble shooting, and problem-solving skills

  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude

  • Strong leadership qualities

  • Positive team-player

  • Ability to work unsupervised

Qualifications

  • Steam Class 4th Certification

  • Technical accreditation, Diploma, or Degree related to the industry or equivalent experience in the field

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas industry

  • A minimum of 2 years as a senior operator

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record

  • Quad certification required

  • Strong leadership skills and proficiency managing personnel

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork skills

  • Time management skills, with ability to balance multiple priorities, and meet critical timelines.

  • Software application knowledge – Microsoft office applications, Roughneck, ComplyWorks, Cost tracking.

  • Standard First Aid, and H2S Certifications

An offer of employment for this safety sensitive position will be conditional on an applicant successfully passing a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol and Physical Demands test.

Please visit Harvest's website at

to learn more about our company.

We sincerely thank those who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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