Student Operator

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 325-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 has multiple opportunities available for Student Operators during the summer of 2024 (May – August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba and Estevan, Saskatchewan area.
This opportunity will provide exposure to the oil and gas industry. Gain insights to a variety of oil and gas operating systems and develop your skills with hands on experience.
Reporting to the Production Foreman the Student Operator is responsible 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 the Production Volume Reporting program.
• 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

Candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications and competencies:
• Must be enrolled in Post Secondary Education. Engineering studies preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is required and must be comfortable driving a truck on gravel roads.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely, recognize potential hazards, and adhere to Tundra’s Safety and Loss Control Program.
• Willingness to achieve certification in oilfield specific safety training.
• Mechanical abilities are considered an asset
• Ability to work apart of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions.
• 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.

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 team, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com to submit your application by end of day, January 21, 2024

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