Field Operator

NES Fircroft; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Rotational shift

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Field Operator – Sour Gas, Compression & Dehydration for our client in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The role involves monitoring and operating sour gas facilities, controlling compression and dehydration equipment, and maintaining safe, reliable production in a remote field setting.

14 days on / 14 days off with camp accommodations available; travel is not provided. Responsibilities include rounds, logs, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of field operator experience in sour gas.
• Experience with compression systems.
• Knowledge of Mol Sieve Dehydration (molecular sieve dehydration).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a remote field environment.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sour gas production facilities and field equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, equipment checks, and operational rounds.
• Operate and monitor compressors and associated compression equipment.
• Operate and maintain molecular sieve dehydration equipment.
• Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions and equipment issues.
• Complete field readings, logs, and operational documentation.
• Follow all site safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with field and operations teams.
• Support safe start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Sour gas ops

Compression systems

Field safety

Troubleshooting

Tools

Molecular sieve dehydration

Gas processing equipment

Job description

Field Operator – Sour Gas, Compression & Dehydration

Location: Fort St. John British Columbia

Shift: 14 days on / 14 days off

Travel/accommodations: Camp is available, however, must be within driving distance to site as travel is not provided

Position Overview

Our client, a leading energy producer operating in Northeast British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Field Operator with strong sour gas operations experience and hands-on knowledge of compression and molecular sieve dehydration (Mol Sieve Dehy) facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely and efficiently monitoring and operating field production equipment, troubleshooting operating issues, and maintaining reliable production in a sour gas environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sour gas production facilities and associated field equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, equipment checks, and operational rounds.
• Operate and monitor compressors and associated compression equipment.
• Operate and maintain molecular sieve dehydration equipment.
• Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions and equipment issues.
• Complete field readings, logs, and operational documentation.
• Follow all site safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with field and operations teams.
• Support safe start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Previous experience as a Field Operator in a sour gas environment.
• Strong experience with compression systems.
• Strong understanding of field production operations and process equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to work in a remote field environment.

Schedule

14 days on / 14 days off, including day and night shifts.