Frac Equipment Operator / Canada

Job Title: Frac Equipment Operator
Location: Grande Prairie, AB / Clairmont, AB
Contract Length: 6 months, with possibility of extension or being hired on
Shift: 14 days on, 14 days off

Description 
The Frac Equipment Operator must be able to conduct proper pre/post trip inspections and also learns to rig-up/down high and low pressure blending equipment. Must be able to perform basic maintenance on trucks, pumping equipment, frac iron and hoses. Drives various pieces of heavy equipment, operates a forklift and maintains all DOT and inspection paperwork. Works safely in a team environment and always keeps work equipment and trucks clean.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 3 License preferred
• Proper frac manifolding and blending experience

Responsibilities

• Having equipment ready to pump on time.
• Checks all fluids and visually inspects all equipment prior to start-up.
• Ability to rig-up all frac equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Communicates with frac supervisor during all aspects of the job.
• Must have all chemicals accounted for and ready to pump.
• Expected to run frac equipment. 
• Major responsibility is with the equipment and not wandering away from it. 
• Communicates any issues to Frac Supervisor. 
• Assists in mentoring equipment operators in frac operations.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance. 
• Ensures proper LOTO procedures are followed.
• Fills packing lube after the completion of each stage.
• Inspects unit and be ready to pump on time. 
• Completes all necessary inspection forms for each piece of equipment.
• Walks site to ensure that all equipment is properly shut-down and turned off.
• Ensures all chemicals are safely cleaned up, accounted for and secured.
• Fills packing lube.
• Assists in housekeeping before leaving location. 
• Communicates any issues to Frac Supervisor.

*Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Indicators & Attributes for Success

• Ability to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others.
• Ability to think and act quickly.
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Willingness to learn and retain information. 
• Ability to stay on task and follow through
• Attention to detail
• Safety conscious
• Customer/Client focus
• Positive attitude
• Prioritization skills
• Accountability
• Ethical practice
• Strong team-player