Contract Field Operator

Ricochet Oil Corp. (ROC) is currently seeking Contract Production Field Operators in our Pembina Area Operations. The Contract Operator will monitor and test oil/gas wells as per ROC and Regulatory guidelines and requirements; assist with operational and engineering strategies to optimize production. The successful candidate will have proven success in the ability to be flexible and adapt to change. The successful candidate will be required to reside within a maximum of 100 km of the area of work of their respective work area with precedence given to those who currently reside in the Drayton Valley area.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor oil and gas facilities, associated wells, and related equipment
• Inspect and adjustment of assigned facilities and wells
• Identify hazards and the subsequent reporting and corrective action follow up
• Optimizing and troubleshooting of daily well production
• Provide routine maintenance on Ricochet facilities to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Facilitate the daily production input and balancing of well data
• Optimize production by proposing innovative strategies on how to improve well and facility productivity
• Testing the measurement of gas, condensate/oil and water production on a daily basis

Essential Experience & Skills

• 3-10 years of relevant industry experience with strong preference given towards oil operations, specifically oil wells, compressors and batteries
• Formal operational and safety training including: First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, TDG/WHMIS
• Proven and demonstrated commitment to HSE expectations and requirements, software experience in field data capture (Prodman), and electronic flow measurement systems
• Experience working as a team player to achieve assigned area targets

Attributes & Characteristics

• Open and honest team player
• Positive and engaging personality
• Flexible, influential and collaborative

Ricochet Attractions

• Focused asset base in Drayton Valley Area
• Competitive Hourly Contract Operating Rates that include but are not limited to compensation for Safety Training, personal Protective Equipment, Fuel Equalization, & Overtime
• 8 on/6 off Schedule (10 hour days)
• Challenging and inspiring environment that embraces accountability, teamwork and collaboration
• Strong community investment and committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work

Ricochet is committed to ensuring we conduct our activities in a manner that will protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the public. Our HSE vision is to fully integrate Health, Safety and Environment into our business, where our culture is recognized as a model by industry and stakeholders, resulting in a healthy workplace free of incidents. All positions at ROC require a commitment to high levels of excellence in respect to HSE, reinforcing our corporate Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• oil and gas: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: On the road