Field Operator - Technical Graduate

Roska DBO; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas producer is seeking a Field Operator in Whitecourt. This position requires a recent graduate with an Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma to oversee well production and perform maintenance tasks, working within a safety-sensitive environment. The role operates on an 8/6 schedule with no accommodations provided, and local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with an Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Willing to work on-call after-hours coverage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize well production, pipeline systems, and facilities.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor repairs.
• Conduct daily accurate production accounting.

Skills

Safety protocols

Troubleshooting

Production optimization

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma

Job description

Our client, a major oil and gas producer, is seeking a recent graduate from a technical diploma or a degree program to hire as a Field Operator based out of their Whitecourt office, with the intent to develop the successful candidate into future Operational, Technical, or Maintenance roles. This role will be on an 8 / 6 schedule working 10-hour days and requires candidates to be local to the area, as no accommodations are provided.

Reporting to the Production Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with the Field team to monitor and optimize well production, pipeline systems, and facilities, as well as troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Adhere to and engage in safety protocols, including hazard identification, equipment lock-out, emergency response, and compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements, taking corrective action as needed.
2. Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor repairs and servicing.
3. Identify and implement opportunities to increase production through optimization of wells, gathering systems, and facilities.
4. Responsible for the start-up or shut-down of wells, facilities, and equipment, working closely with our IOC (Integrated Operations Center).
5. Communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, construction, engineering, and management staff.
6. Conduct daily accurate production accounting and ensure reports are completed and archived correctly.
7. Manage work activities on your sites to ensure safe and reliable work execution.

Qualifications:

1. A recent graduate with an Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma.
2. Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
3. Willing to work on-call after-hours coverage for facilities or wells, if required.
4. This is a safety-sensitive position; candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including drug and alcohol testing, driver’s abstract check, and, if applicable, criminal background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Roska DBO and this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Roska DBO Inc. is a customer-focused operations company with a 30-year track record, offering expertise in production and equipment solutions on well sites and facilities. Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with a network of locations, Roska serves western and northern Canada, as well as selected U.S. and international markets, primarily focusing on Alberta and B.C.

Our Workforce Solutions group collaborates with customers across western Canada to recruit qualified candidates for various assignments, from emergency callouts to long-term contingent workforce solutions. Our clients rely on us for operational staff, including plant/field operators, turnaround staff, administration, and camp support staff.

In addition to supporting the operational needs of oil and gas producers, midstream, and pipeline companies, Roska operates, designs, and builds well-site facilities, rents equipment, and provides production testing and flowback services using a company-owned well testing fleet. Join the Roska team — the sky is the limit!