Contract Operator

CONTRACT OPERATOR

We are an oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations focused in Central and Northern Alberta. We are actively growing, both through the development of our current asset base and through the acquisition of additional properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Hawthorne Energy LLC operates in Canada through our wholly-owned subsidiary HWN Energy, Ltd.

HWN Energy, Ltd. is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Job Title: Contract Operator

Location: Sylvan Lake/Lanaway area

Contract Operators, either plant or field, are expected to provide essential daily support for HWN well sites or facilities in a safe and efficient manner. They are required to be enrolled in HWN Competency CMDS Safety Program and will be asked to handle other field duties as required by Lead Operators. These duties may include smaller project supervision, new well commissioning, volume variances, etc. The position requires that operators spend 100% of their time in the field.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

· Conduct safe and environmentally responsible day to day field production operations for HWN field properties and

enter daily production reporting, optimization of producing wells & facilities to maximize production.

· Identify and implement methods to lower operating and capital costs.

· Identify and implement methods to improve wellsite and facilities maintenance and reduce maintenance costs.

· Participate and work to improve on HWN’s HSE policies/Culture. Support and attend safety meetings.

· Perform as a field representative for all HWN operations in the field with emphasis on being a good neighbor.

· Participation in CMDS training to ensure competency and signed off on all standard operating procedures (SOP);

· Provide local supervision for projects in the Lead Operator’s absence;

· Assist with Management of Change Requests (MOC);

· Conduct Hazard Identifications on HWN Energy Ltd. sites and audits on 3rd party contractors;

· Assist in safety audits.

· Liaison with other groups in the company including accounting, drilling and completions engineering to plan,

execute and bring wells on stream in the safest, timely and economic manner.

· Ensure dealings with contractors and joint venture partners are handled in a professional, ethical, and effective

manner ensuring contractor & service work is conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible and is consistent

with HWN’s HS&E requirements.

· Other tasks that may be assigned to you by the Field Superintendent, Field Foreman, or Area Lead Operator.

Desired Skills and Experience:

· Valid Class 5 driver’s license;

· Minimum 2-3 year’s operation experience and completion of a General Educational Development (grade 12) is

required.

· GPO A-D or PFO A-D (previously Solis 1, 2, 3) or a Trades ticket or Tech diploma is also preferred.

· Operator Level 1 or 2, currently working in a CMDS safety program

· Candidates would ideally have Operator experience in a similar work environment (both in a plant or in the field);

· Strong attention to safety performance and known for leading by example;

· Good understanding of the safety and regulatory compliance requirements;

· Must be a good communicator with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in team

settings;

· Strong computer skills; including Microsoft Office, Scada and PVR;

· Candidates would ideally live in the Grande Prairie area.

Communication Expectations

· Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills are necessities

· Continually foster a safe cooperative work environment

This is a position for a team-focused and accountable individual to join a team creating significant value. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit cover letter and resume in confidence to jobs@hwnenergy.com