Field Operator – Technical Graduate

Job title: Field Operator – Technical Graduate

Company: Roska DBO

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 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 must 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:

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

Qualifications:

• A recent graduate with an Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma.
• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Strong computer skills.
• Willing to work on-call after-hours coverage for facilities or wells may occasionally be required
• Safety sensitive position; candidate must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening including drug and alcohol testing, drivers 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 all of western and northern Canada, plus selected U.S. and international markets, with a primary focus on the Alberta/ B.C. region.Our Workforces 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!

Expected salary:

Location: Whitecourt, AB

Job date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:32:15 GMT

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