3rd Class Operator

NES Fircroft; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment company is seeking experienced 3rd Class Operators in Alberta. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, optimizing production, and ensuring safety protocol adherence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry and relevant qualifications. This position involves both operational tasks and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Operating, Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical in Oil and Gas.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Developed computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize well production, pipelines, and facilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct accurate production accounting and archive reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Optimization

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Grade 12 education

GPO A-D, PFO A-D certification

Power Engineering Diploma

Journeyperson Certification

Engineering Degree

Technology Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

PVR

PIVision

ClearScada

Job description

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry.

Our valued client is seeking 3rd Class Operators in Grande Prairie/Fairview, BC. Only candidates local to the area or willing to relocate will be considered as camp facilities are not available.

Reporting to the Production Foreman, you will be responsible for working with the Field team to monitor and optimize well production, pipeline systems and facilities. In this role, you will troubleshoot equipment and well problems, as well as perform ongoing basic and preventative maintenance.

• Job location:Fairview, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 8 x 6, 10-hour shifts
  • On-call after-hours coverage for facilities or wells may occasionally be required
• Safety sensitive position:Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Adhere to and engage in safety protocols including hazard identification, equipment lock-out and emergency response and comply with environmental, safety and regulatory requirements, taking corrective action as required
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor repairs and servicing
• Identify and implement opportunities to increase production through optimization of wells, gathering systems and facilities
• Responsible for the start up or shut down of wells, facilities, and equipment
• Showcase competency with various artificial lift techniques, such as gas lift and pumpjack operation
• Operate, optimize, and troubleshoot compression and fluid pumps
• Communicate with operations, maintenance, construction, engineering, and management staff
• Conduct daily accurate production accounting and ensure daily/weekly/monthly reports are accurately completed and archived
• Manage work/activities on your sites to ensure safe and reliable work execution

What You Bring to the Role:

• Minimum of 5 years of Operating, Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Journeyperson Oil and Gas industry experience
• Minimum Grade 12 education with preference given to GPO A-D, PFO A-D certification, Power Engineering Diploma, Journeyperson Certification, Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Developed Computer skills; including Microsoft Office, PVR, PIVision, ClearScada etc.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.