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Student Relief Operator
Overview
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 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 300-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.
Tundra is seeking Student Relief Operators for the summer of 2023 (beginning of May until end of August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba & Estevan, Saskatchewan areas.
Reporting to the Production Foreman, some specific duties, and responsibilities of a Student Relief Operator include, but are not limited to:
• Perform daily well checks by inspecting equipment to ensure it is running properly
• Inspect flow lines from the oil well
• Ensure leases, batteries and other work areas are clean, tidy, and hazard free
• Test wells by obtaining volumes, samples, and gas readings, maintain logbook, and enter test results into PVR
• Measure pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and check storage capabilities
• Perform pigging on pipelines
• Perform chemical circulations and monitor chemical rates
• Report spills, near misses, and complete hazard ID’s
• Maintain good relations with landowners
• Maintain assigned company truck and tools
• Required to attend Safety and Operator Meetings
Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in Post Secondary Education
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to achieve certification in:
o H2S Alive Certificate
o First Aid/ CPR
o ATV Safety Course
o WHMIS
o TDG
• Basic mathematical abilities are required
• Computer skills are considered an asset
• Mechanical abilities are considered an asset
• Strong safety conscience
• Collaborate well with others
• Detail oriented
• Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Maintain good house keeping of assigned company vehicle and facilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required to reside within a 45-minute drive of the assigned field
• Must conform to facial hair standards for wearing respiratory protective equipment as required by Enform
• Required to drive to a variety of work sites using company vehicles including all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, etc.
• Exposure to all weather conditions
• May be required to lift items weighing up to 25 kilograms or more.
• Exposure to potential hazards eg. toxic chemicals such as hydrogen sulphide.
• Adhere to the safety accountabilities as per Tundra’s Safety Policy.