POSITION – FIELD OPERATOR
Lynx Energy has an excellent opportunity for a Field Operator in our Mountainview area. We are seeking an individual with a high level of competence and professionalism to join our team as part of our day-to-day field and plant operations. The position involves shift work – nine days on and five days off (80 hours per shift, with occasional overtime).
Lynx Energy is a privately owned oil and gas company that owns and operates Mannville oil in the Greater Provost area and coal bed methane (CBM)/shallow gas in the Central Alberta corridor. Founded in 2016, our focus has always been on acquiring and developing oil and natural gas that hold tremendous potential. With our robust asset base and low operating costs, we continue to grow and innovate while maintaining our commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Lynx Energy began with a bold vision to shape a sustainable energy future by consolidating premium assets across Western Canada. Much like the lynx, our namesake, we are resilient, adaptable, and operate with quiet determination. From our initial acquisition of Quicksilver Resources’ assets to become the second-largest CBM producer in Alberta, we’ve steadily expanded our presence, acquiring strategic oil properties that pave the way for long-term, sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
· Operate and maintain production, treatment, storage, and compression facilities
· Perform troubleshooting on equipment
· Test and monitor gas wells
· Identify deficiencies and recommend procedures to meet performance standards
· Oversee gas field operations
· Prepare gas for processing and distribution
· Complete necessary repair and replacement activities
· Participate in Lynx’s Heath, Safety, and Environmental program
Essential Experience & Skills:
· 10+ years of Oil and Gas Field Operator experience or a combination of Oil and Gas Field Operator Experience and certified trades experience (Electrician, Instrumentation Tech, Mechanic, Millwright)
· Self-motivated, open-minded, and results-oriented
· Experience with Plant Process and Refrigeration
· Ability to troubleshoot and handle most routine problems independently
· Required safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, etc.)
· Full Class 5 driver’s license
· Knowledge of regulatory requirements
· Open and honest team player with strong communication skills
· Disciplined work ethic
· Positive and engaging personality
· Flexible
· Good computer skills
Conditions of Employment
· Clean Driver’s Abstract
· Background Check
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $44.00-$56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live within the Strathmore area (relocation support not provided)?
- Do you have 10 years of oil and gas Field Operating experience OR a combination of Field Operating experience and are a certified tradesperson (mechanic, millwright, electrician, instrumentation tech)?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-13