3rd Class Operator / Canada

We are a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the oil & gas Industry. Our client is currently seeking a 3rd Class Operator for a Contract position in Bonnyville/ Cold Lake area, all candidates must be local or have own accommodations as there is no camp or LOA provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment within established parameters and procedures.
• Responsible for unit operations and equipment requirements, including Shift Turnover, Start of Shift Orientation, Electronic Logs and Defined Rounds.
• Accountable for promoting and implementing the Safety Absolutes.
• Assist with Operations planning by preparing and applying unit area related LOTO’s for upcoming work activities.
• Issue and management of safe work permitting.
• Environmental stewardship.
• Ensure clear and well-defined communication between the unit operator and all team members.
• Ensure optimum operations of the plant to meet established targets.
• Recognize and manage abnormal situations by initiating a controlled hierarchy of Stabilize/Slowdown/Shutdown.
• Safe and efficient operation of oil treatment process, de-oiling process, water treatment processes, steam generation, SAGD oil wells, steam injection wells.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process conditions.

Qualifications:

• 3rd Class ABSA Power Engineering Certificate;
• 5-10 years SAGD operating experience, and strong understanding of it processes:
  • Conventional boilers.
  • High PH evaporators and water treating.
  • Oil treating process.
  • De-oiling process.
  • Sub-surface SAGD process.
• An understanding of packaged steam boilers, evaporators and utilities systems (glycol heaters and air compressors) reverse osmosis systems, oil treating and de-oiling processes;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills;
• Team player with strong leadership, mentorship and communication skills;
• Understanding of regulatory requirements; (OH&S, Safety Codes Act, etc.)
• Self –motivated, open-minded and results oriented;
• Proven troubleshooting and problem solving abilities, and strong decision making skills;
• Demonstrated investigative and data analysis ability;