Special Operator

Roska DBO Inc.; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

Roska DBO Inc. is seeking a Special Operator to support field and facility operations in the North Clearwater area.

The role focuses on safe well start-ups, facility commissioning, pipeline start-ups, temporary equipment installations, and special projects, working with multiple teams to ensure regulatory compliance and production optimization. Based near Slave Lake, AB, the successful candidate must reside within 30 minutes of Slave Lake and participate in an 8/6 rotation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in oil and gas with extensive field operations
• Strong experience in well start-ups, facility commissioning, and pipeline operations
• Proven ability to supervise crews and coordinate multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and support well and pad start-ups from construction handover through stabilization
• Coordinate maintenance with safety permits and turnover agreements
• Support commissioning and readiness inspections and field integration
• Maintain CMDS documentation and reporting
• Promote a strong safety culture and participate in safety meetings and investigations
• Mentor and train operators to meet SSOPs and SOPs

Skills

Oil & gas experience

Field operations experience

Leadership and supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Safety-minded

Tools

CMDS system

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Special Operator to support field and facility operations within the North Clearwater area. The successful candidate will be responsible for safe and efficient well start-ups, facility commissioning, pipeline start-ups, temporary equipment installations, and special operational projects. The role works closely with Lead Operators, Production Foreman, Engineering, Construction, and Integrity teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and production optimization. This position also plays a key role in workforce development through operator mentorship, field training, and CMDS validation support. This position does not provide accomodations and the successful candidate must reside within 30 minutes of Slave Lake, Alberta. This position runs on an 8/6 rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Start-up Support

• Lead and support new well and pad start-ups from construction handover through stabilization and turnover to operations
• Review IFC drawings and confirm alignment with operational expectations
• Conduct site visits during construction; identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions
• Complete and submitCommissioning & Readiness Inspection Reports
• Set up wells, regulators, and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient start-up
• Support temporary equipment commissioning and operational integration
• Provide short-term shift coverage for operational manpower gaps as required
• Maximize facility uptime and production optimization across assigned areas

Facility Commissioning & Project Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance activities in critical areas including confined space entry, ground disturbance, and equipment movement
• Ensure safe work permits and turnover agreements are in place during construction and completion activities
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and project planning meetings
• Support pad design discussions, field compression initiatives, and pipeline integrity planning
• Assist in development and rollout of SSOPs and equipment-specific SOPs; ensure documentation is uploaded into CMDS
• Facilitate communication between field operations, engineering, and construction teams

Pipeline & Integrity Support

• Execute pigging and batching programs
• Maintain corrosion monitoring records and communicate findings to the Integrity Group
• Support new pipeline start-ups and maintenance activities
• Ensure all regulatory and corporate standards are met

HSE Compliance

• Promote and actively support a strong safety culture
• Participate in and lead safety meetings, drills, investigations, and lessons learned reviews
• Ensure compliance with all HSE regulations
• Verify team competency, required tickets, and CMDS compliance
• Identify, report, and correct operational irregularities
• Participate in reporting of near misses, hazard IDs, and incidents
• Ensure emergency preparedness and response readiness

Training & Workforce Development

• Support training and onboarding of new hires within field operations
• Work directly with new operators to familiarize them with field equipment, operating procedures, and safety expectations
• Provide hands-on mentorship during well start-ups and facility operations
• Complete CMDS validations and competency assessments for operators
• Assist in operator skill enhancement and performance development
• Ensure operators understand SSOPs, equipment SOPs, and operational standards

Reporting & Documentation

• Submit weekly reports including:
  • General operational activities
  • Summary of serious contraventions and/or safety concerns
  • Updated tracking spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate shift logs, production readings, flare/vent logs, and Prodman entries
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is complete and submitted to the Production Foreman

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of oil and gas experience, with at least 5+ years in field operations
• Strong experience in well start-ups, facility commissioning, and pipeline operations
• Extensive knowledge of Ground Disturbance regulations, OH&S legislation, AER requirements, and industry best practices
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Must maintain required safety training and insurance in accordance with company standards
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening which may include drug testing and background check

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected to proceed in the application process will be contacted.

Roska DBO Inc. is a customer-focused operations company with a more than 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 all of western and northern Canada, plus selected U.S. and international markets, with a primary focus on the Alberta/ B.C. region.

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

In addition to fulfilling the operating needs of oil and gas producing, 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. When you join the Roska team, the sky is the limit!