Lead Operator

LEAD OPERATOR

Fulltime | Permanent

Who We Are

HWN Energy Ltd., Is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations in Central Alberta, actively focused on acquiring additional properties in Western Canada. We are currently seeking a Lead Operator based out of our Grande Prairie office.

What You’ll Do:

- Provide day-to-day leadership for field production operations for HWN properties. Ongoing goal of optimization of producing wells - facilities to maximize production and lower operating costs.

- Provide daily mentorship to junior team members with a clear display towards operational and safety excellence as well as environmental responsibility;

- Provide hands-on CMDS training to new and junior team members and ensure all are competent and signed off on standard operating procedures before performing the tasks alone. Feed this information into the CMDS administrator;

- Provide local supervision of projects

- Assist with Management of Change Requests (MOC);

- Support and participate in monthly safety meetings;

- Conduct HID’s on all HWN sites and audits on 3rd party contractors;

- Ensure that all operators’ activities are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manor for HWN field properties including daily production reporting.

- Ensure operations meet and are conducted within AER and WCB regulatory requirements and all lease and facilities met or exceeded required standards.

- Assist with the installation, maintenance and operation of surface pumping equipment and facilities to plan, execute and bring wells on stream in the timeliest 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 manner and that field work is consistent with HWN's HS&E requirements.

- Assist with budget process for operating capital and operating costs and working within defined budgets.

- Plan/Cover Vacation during the year.

- Schedule shifts to ensure we have adequate manpower coverage on a day-to-day basis.

- Cover calls after hours for operational and emergency issues.

- Other tasks that may be assigned to you by the Field Superintendent or the Vice President Production

Requirements and Key Competencies:

- Minimum 7 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.

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license;

- Good understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and past leadership experience is ideal;

- Proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance and known for leading by example;

- Must be a good communicator with the ability to train others;

- Developed computer skills; including Excel, Word, Outlook;

- Strong organizational and team skills

- Confidence, ambition, and a robust sense of initiative in being a reliable self-starter

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your resume to thadala@hwnenergy.com.

HWN Energy Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and will be posting this job internally and externally to ensure we consider the right candidate for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

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Overtime pay

Benefits:

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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Work Location: In person