We are looking for a Field Operator in the Whitecourt, AB area for one of our oil and gas clients. 
This is a 1 year contract with possibility of extension.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate awareness of safety policies by ensuring that company safety standards are met
• Work independently on routine tasks, gain an understanding of production cost 
• Operate wells and associated facilities – gain a full understanding of the day to day principles of the operations such as production optimization, troubleshooting production failures, gas engine checks, hydraulic checks, change and zero charts, routine compressor checks, routine dehy checks, blow down scrubbers
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of company's safety policies
• Display an awareness of company's PPE policy and the safety manual
• Able to perform basic daily maintenance requirements
• Understand data entry requirements and complete routine paperwork
• Remain on-call during off hours, as requested, to provide off-hour coverage for facilities

The candidate must have or demonstrate the following:
 

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Technical and/or Trades education is an asset
• No experience required – will train
• Display mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate understanding of plant and field activities
• Demonstrate understanding of basic flows and equipment
• Safety ticket(s) such as First Aid Ticket; H2S Alive (field where required); TDG/WHMIS and others would be considered an asset
• Be able to perform physical job requirement which may include, but are not limited to, lifting up to 75 lbs and handling repetitive activities such as bending, climbing, twisting, kneeling, sitting, etc.
• Effective communication, organizational and team skills complemented with a strong work ethic

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