Position Summary

Seeking a reliable Heavy Oil Field Operator to oversee the daily operation, monitoring, and optimization of conventional heavy-oil wells in the Macklin area.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform daily well, lease, tank, and equipment inspections.

- Check and record fluid levels and adjust pump RPM to optimize production and prevent pump-off.

- Monitor oil and water production, tank levels, casing/tubing pressures, temperatures, and other operating parameters.

- Operate and troubleshoot PCP systems, driveheads, engines, hydraulic systems, wellheads, tanks, and burners/heaters.

- Check engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, gearbox oil, fuel, and other equipment fluid levels.

- Identify production problems, leaks, abnormal equipment operation, and declining well performance.

- Perform basic preventative maintenance and minor field repairs.

- Gauge tanks, collect samples, and coordinate oil/water hauling as required.

- Coordinate and supervise field contractors, including pressure trucks,



flushby units, vacuum trucks, mechanics, electricians, and service rigs.

- Maintain accurate daily production, downtime, maintenance, and well-performance records.

- Maintain clean and safe leases and monitor containment/berms for spills or environmental concerns.

- Follow all Bucking Horse. HSE procedures and Saskatchewan regulatory requirements and promptly report incidents or equipment failures.

Qualifications

- Previous heavy-oil field operating experience preferred.

- Experience with PCP wells, driveheads, engines, tank batteries, burners, and production optimization is an asset.

- Robust mechanical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.

- Valid driver's licence.

- H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, and WHMIS preferred.

Pay: $50.00-$80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Oil Field Operator (Macklin)
🏢 Buckinghorse Energy
📍 Macklin