Contract Operator

Job summary

Monitor and operate sweet and sour wells, batteries, gas compression, and water injection facilities while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. Track production and downtime, coordinate well shutdowns and startups, troubleshoot equipment, support production optimization, and assist with chemical and corrosion monitoring programs.

Job details

Pine Cliff Energy Job Board Job Board / Contract Operator Contract Operator Sundre, Alberta, Canada . full-time . September 1, 2026 Description Position Title: Contract Operator Department: Field Operations Location: Sundre South, AB About Us Pine Cliff Energy is a Canadian natural gas and oil producing company. Backed by an industry-low production decline rate and strong balance sheet, our primary goal is to create shareholder value through disciplined, low-risk operations, and accretive acquisitions. Join us in shaping the future of the energy industry! Role Overview Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. is currently accepting applications for a Contract Field Operator for our Sundre South Area. Reporting to the Foreman, the successful applicant will be part of an active team environment responsible for routine field operations. The work schedule will be determined depending on the needs of the operation. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within a 30-minute drive from the Town of Sundre. The Field Operator position is responsible for maintaining the field to high health, safety and environmental standards while operating in a cost-effective manner. This position will be required to operate any combination of sweet and sour oil and gas wells / batteries / gas compression / water injection facilities. Key Responsibilities Monitor sweet and sour wells, facilities and production equipment Communicate and prioritize field operation requirements Determine and communicate production problems to support personnel Maintain accurate production records, including downtime, chemical & water injection reports Coordinate shut down and startup of wells for well servicing Participate in monthly safety meetings Maintain daily log sheets Assist with engineering strategies to optimize production Offer trouble shooting and preventative maintenance to fellow operators Assist with coordinating the chemical program and corrosion monitoring program, including coupons and water analysis Promote Pine Cliff’s safety and environmental programs and monitor related issues. Qualifications & Requirements Legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions A minimum of 5 years oil & gas battery / gas plant operating experience A valid Grade 12 diploma A valid passport and Class 5 Driver’s License Excellent organization skills, strong verbal and written communication skills Complete working knowledge of plant, corporate safety and environmental rules, procedures and policies Excellent decision-making capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience with software programs such as Muddy Boots and Data Works considered an asset Current and up to date safety training including First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive and TDG/WHMIS. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a current Fired Process Heater Operator Certificate of Competency or a Fourth-Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency. How To Apply Visit https://pinecliff.applytojobs.ca/ Closing Date 30 days from Posting Date We thank you for your application and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know! Powered By

What you’ll do

Monitor and operate sweet and sour wells, batteries, gas compression, and water injection facilities while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. Track production and downtime, coordinate well shutdowns and startups, troubleshoot equipment, support production optimization, and assist with chemical and corrosion monitoring programs.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least five years of oil and gas battery or gas plant operating experience, a Grade 12 diploma, a valid passport and Class 5 driver's license, and current First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, and TDG/WHMIS training. Strong communication, organization, decision-making, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work in Canada without restrictions are required; a Fired Process Heater Operator or Fourth-Class Power Engineer certificate is preferred.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Oil And Gas Field Operations
• Well And Facility Monitoring
• Production Troubleshooting
• Preventative Maintenance
• Production Optimization
• Production Recordkeeping
• Safety Compliance
• Environmental Compliance
• Chemical Program Coordination
• Corrosion Monitoring
• Decision-Making
• Organization
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Energy
• Engineering
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety