Operator - Level I - Battery

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a Battery Operator, based out of the Virden area.

The main responsibility of a Battery Operator is to ensure consistent operation of their assigned facilities. The successful incumbent must be fully qualified and is required to have or gain a full working knowledge in all aspects of battery, vapour recovery unit, boost pumps, compressors, and pumping well performance evaluation.

REPORTS TO: Production Foreman

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

- Monitoring daily battery production

- Coordinating shutdowns and field start ups

- Coordinating various work and maintenance crews

- Issuing permits and overseeing contractors and crews when necessary

- Entering all battery data into PVR

- Monitoring well testing

- Assisting with turnarounds as required

- Reporting spills, near misses, and completing hazard ID’s

- Providing insight and sharing opinions at Safety and Operational meetings

- Conducting daily inspections of facilities and equipment

- Participating in commissioning and handover of new equipment in assigned fields

- Monitoring controllable costs and waste reduction

- Providing input on new facilities construction

- Participating in Hazops for new commissioning

- Ensuring oil is clean for marketing

- Maintaining assigned company trucks and tools.

- Responding to call outs and emergency alarms if applicable

WHAT YOU NEED:

- High School Diploma, or equivalent

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license

- Minimum of two (2) years’ field operating experience

- Full working knowledge of battery facilities, compressors, and water injection systems

- Have or gain a basic understanding of flow process and emergency shut down keys

- Basic mathematical abilities are required

- Computer skills are considered an asset

- Strong mechanical aptitude

- Strict adherence to the safety accountabilities as per Tundra's Safety Policy

- Willingness to achieve certification in:

- H2S Alive Certificate

- First Aid/ CPR

- ATV Safety Course

- WHMIS

- TDG

- SAIT Production Field Operator Training

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- You display a commitment to safety in your day-to-day work

- You take ownership of your tasks and consistently follow through on your commitments

- You prioritize activities effectively, determining the importance of information and addressing it accordingly

- You embrace new technologies and adapt readily to change, recognizing opportunities for growth

- You respond to changing conditions with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

- You think critically and act logically, taking the necessary steps to ensure success

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- This position is field-based, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in all types of weather.

- Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the assigned field

- Required to drive to a variety of work sites using company vehicles including all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, etc.

- Required to be on call

- May be required to lift items weighing up to 25 kilograms or more

- Work under minimal supervision

- Must conform to facial hair standards for wearing respiratory protective equipment as required by Enform

- Exposure to potential hazards e.g. toxic chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide

- Required to work under stress and to handle emergency situations

- Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is committed to protecting the health and safety of all individuals involved in our business activities, and the communities where we live and work. Given this commitment, Tundra requires pre-employment drug & alcohol testing for all safety sensitive positions, including this one, recognizing the risks associated with the use of drugs and alcohol.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply on-line to submit your cover letter and resume by September 17th, 2025

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.