Job Description

About this opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Lead Operator in our Nordegg/Brazeau Field Operations who will report to the area Operations Coordinator. The primary focus of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operation, inspection, and maintenance, while being aware of production and costs, for producing oil and gas wells and related field equipment. The position will also be focused on reporting to and potentially covering for the area Coordinator as required. Leadership skills are an asset as this will require indirect supervision and collaboration with multiple work groups.

Work Environment:

• This role is located in Drayton Valley and required the successful candidate to live in the area

• This is a full-time employee position working a shift of 10 hrs/day; 4 days on 3 days off; 40 hrs/week; Monday start; 1 week cycle (Canada)

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for effective leadership over all area operations of oil and gas wells and field facilities

• Uphold a strong dedication to safety and personal responsibility for the safety of others

• Conduct regular field inspections, such as pipeline pigging, site visits, hazard hunts, to apply as mentorship opportunities

• Monitor and evaluate process conditions and SCADA to achieve optimum efficiency and meet production targets, and deliver necessary updates to area Coordinator for significant fluctuations

• Keep a keen focus on area costs and effective spending, reporting any significant fluctuations to the area Coordinator

• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and recognize abnormal operating conditions of equipment, and assist with solutions

• Issue/audit safe work permits and participate in planning of routine and non-routine tasks, guiding the Planning for Safety model

• Ensure area compliance with established procedures, standards, and policies

• Assist with the training and ongoing progression of area operations staff

• Assist with the planning and scheduling of area operations holidays

• Assist with area operations personnel planning as required, as well as assisting operators as needed

• Efficiently working together with all essential collaborators, such as M&R, Construction, HSE, Engineering, and third-party companies

• Strong independent decision-making skills based on knowledge and experience

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Minimum of 10+ years of operating or related industry experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience

• Strong dedication to health, safety, and environment

• Self-motivated with strong leadership skills

• Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time in changing weather conditions

• Strong mechanical/troubleshooting background

• Related industry training or technical trade

• Valid industry safety tickets (First Aid, CPR, TDG, WHMIS, and H2S certifications)

• The following items would be considered an asset: 4th Class Power Engineer, Fired Process Heater Operator Ticket, Gas Process Operations (GPO) or Production Field Operations (PFO) levels A, B, C, & D

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, June 3rd, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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