Job Description
Production Operators - Multiple Opportunities
Vermilion has excellent opportunities for Contract and Permanent Production Operators. Based in The Estevan area, SE Saskatchewan, this position will report to the Area Foreman. The Production Operator will operate, monitor and test oil/gas wells as per Vermilion and Regulatory guidelines and requirements; assist with operational and engineering strategies to optimize production, and will be Vermilion's offsite Emergency Response Commander. The successful candidate will have proven success in the ability to be flexible and adapt to change. This is a permanent, full-time position.
The successful candidate will be required to reside within a maximum of 120 km of the area of work, which includes:Â Kipling, Carlyle, Weyburn, Estevan, Stoughton and Redvers.
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 Vermilion 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
5-15 years of relevant industry experience with strong preference given towards oil operations, specifically oil wells, compressors and batteries
Formal operational and safety training including: Solis, First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, TDG/WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher, Ground Disturbance and Defensive Driving
Proven and demonstrated commitment to HSE expectations and requirements, software experience in field data capture (Prodview ), and electronic flow measurement systems as well as the ability to coach and mentor others
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
Vermilion Attractions
Alberta based, international company
Diverse asset base in Europe, Australia, US and Canada
20-year history of market outperformance
Ranked among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada, France and The Netherlands
Challenging and inspiring environment that embraces teamwork and collaboration
Strong community investment and committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work
Vermilion 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 Vermilion require a commitment to high levels of excellence in respect to HSE, reinforcing our corporate Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.
Posting Close Date: Open until a suitable candidate has been identified
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