Contract Operator

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
Must live within 30 km of Eckville or Rimbey
· Experience with pumping oilwells, water injection facilities, oil treaters and associated equipment would be an asset.