Title: Contract Field Operator - Gas Management
Location: Lloydminster, SK
Employment type: 12-month contract
Start date: January 15, 2026
Rotation: 5 & 2 while training then move to 8 & 6 schedule, minimum 40 hr/week

Summary:
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Contract Operator to join their Western Canada Operations to fill the Gas Management Role with the New Drill Team. Reporting to the Supervisor, this position is accountable for day-to-day support of gas management for Alberta and Saskatchewan and supporting the New Drill team and ensures it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Fuel Flare Vent (FFV) sustainment, communication, training, supporting Operations on data entry into intricate solutions, Auditing of FFV entries, attend FFV monthly meetings.
• Troubleshooting of gas systems to debottleneck projects, participate in pipeline walk downs (infield confirmation of surface equipment, scope line pack issues, confirm gas system flow and metering, gas mapping, gas sales line balancing, gas sampling, data gathering, engage in pipeline integrity reviews, gas line pigging and procedures.
• Assist Operations to Operate in a safe and effective manner, while working collaboratively as part of the operating team
• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per company guidelines.
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities. Complete area operations records. (e.g. volume balances, log sheets, work permits and required reports)
• Support operations performed maintenance activities aligned to the site’s operating philosophy. Support on-site maintenance contractors by communicating company requirements, policies and procedures, while leading by example.
• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required.
• Participate in the development and review of Safe Operating Procedures. Follow safe operating and chemical handling procedures and ensure environmental impact is minimized.
• Participate in the site Health and Safety Program. Report all near misses and incidents. Participate in incident investigations, as required.

Experience:

• 1 – 5 yrs experience in operation of oil processing equipment and all associated processes and systems.
• 1 – 5 yrs experience in equipment isolation in preparation for maintenance.
• 1 – 5 yrs experience in safe work permitting and hazard analysis.
• 1 – 2 yrs experience in control room setting
• Experience in oil and gas industry, pulp and paper, or plant process experience
• Proficiency with computerized operating systems such as PLC, DCS, or SCADA
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, Salesforce and PVR (Production volume reporting)
• Basic understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures

Education, Professional Designations, Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid, clean Class 5 Driver’s license is required
• Gas Process Operations (GPO) / Production Field Operations (PFO) levels A-D / I-IV Oil & Gas Process Operations (OGPO) levels 100-400
• Petroleum Technologist diploma or technical diploma from a recognized technical college
• Journeyman trades certification is an asset
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is an asset

Working Conditions:

• Some physical demands (i.e. sitting, standing, lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling etc.
• Role requires occasional use of power and pneumatic tools, shop tools and frequent use of manual tools
• Working in various conditions/exposures such as noise, heights, confined spaces, cold/heat, uneven surfaces, days/nights, chemicals, toxic gases, rotating equipment etc.

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