Oil and Gas Production Operator
Gran Tierra Energy has an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled full time contract operator in the Gilby operating area. Working on a high paced, high energy work team, the primary responsibility of the successful person will be to effectively participate as a team member by providing safe and cost-effective operation and maintenance for our wells, gathering systems, and process facilities. The successful candidate will work an 8 on 6 off shift and must be willing to work extra hours and be on-call as required.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain day-to-day operation of wells, pipelines and processing facilities and report any deficiencies or operational issues to the production supervisor
- Daily production reporting utilizing Prodman
- Keep all wells and facilities in a safe, clean, and compliant condition and report all deficiencies to the production supervisor
- Complete minor maintenance activities: pump repairs, packing changes, orifice plate inspections, well/facility inspections, and other assorted tasks in an operator’s scope
- Consistently meet and strive to exceed GTE's expectations including Health & Safety Training; community relations; environment; regulatory; company policy; corporate values; and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Ensure that all scheduled maintenance is completed on time
Qualifications
- Willing to train the Right Applicant
- Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in an unsupervised work environment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer skills (proficient in MS Office Suite)
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license - drivers abstract is required
· Experience with pumping oilwells, water injection facilities, oil treaters and associated equipment would be an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Oilfield: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
