Company Profile:

Cavvy Energy is a majority Canadian-owned corporation headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with a focus on the exploration, extraction and processing of natural gas. Cavvy Energy owns and operates natural gas and liquids-producing assets across Canada, with a primary focus on our Foothills assets in Alberta which produce up to 33,000 boe/day, in addition to our three major sour gas processing facilities.

Cavvy Energy employs approximately 300 people across its operating locations and Calgary head office. We are an inclusive and diverse team with many exciting challenges and opportunities for learning and career growth.

Position Summary:

The Field Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Cavvy Energy’s field production assets. This role maintains optimal production performance through monitoring, inspection, troubleshooting, and direct interaction with equipment and wells across assigned sites.

The Field Operator ensures operational integrity, supports reliability initiatives, and provides critical insight to engineering, maintenance, and planning teams. The role is also a frontline steward for environmental compliance, and safety performance, within Cavvy’s Foothills assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Integrity & Production Monitoring

- Monitor and control production operations using SCADA, HMI, and field equipment inspections.
- Follow daily/weekly/monthly operating instructions and communicate deviations to the Lead Field Operator.
- Perform routine well and equipment checks, verifying pressures, temperatures, flows, tank levels, and compressor performance.
- Execute normal and emergency start-up, shutdown, and isolation procedures for wells, batteries, and equipment.
- Support troubleshooting activities with maintenance, engineering, and planning teams.
- Enter work notifications in Maximo and provide detailed information for planning and reliability tracking.
- Complete operations PMs, logs, and tracking sheets on time and maintain accurate records.
- Update operational notes in logbooks, SCADA, and team meetings.
- Submit production-related reporting (fuel gas usage, flaring, chemical tracking).
- Support planning and safe execution of critical work activities by participating in job assessments and hazard evaluations.

Production Optimization & Technical Support

- Identify and communicate optimization opportunities to improve production rates, reliability, and run time.
- Monitor well performance trends and report anomalies related to wellbore health, reservoir behaviour, or artificial lift.
- Support chemical program implementation by monitoring inventories,



adjusting dosages, and reporting performance.
- Participate in well testing, sampling programs, and data validation for regulatory and internal reporting.
- Collaborate with engineering on production enhancement initiatives and field trials.

Equipment Operation

- Operate valves, compressors, pumps, separators, tanks, pig launchers/receivers, and associated production equipment.
- Perform minor safe maintenance tasks (filter changes, lubrication, simple repairs) when authorized.
- Conduct equipment inspections to identify leaks, corrosion, vibration, unusual noise, and equipment deterioration.
- Support planning and safe execution of critical work activities by participating in job assessments and hazard evaluations.

Environmental Compliance and Stewardship

- Conduct routine environmental inspections, including emissions, fugitive emissions, venting, flaring, spill prevention, and waste handling.
- Ensure compliance with AER, environmental regulations, and Cavvy ESG policies.
- Complete environmental reporting and documentation for spills, releases, and exceedances.
- Follow wildlife protection, watercourse management, and sensitive‑area procedures.
- Manage waste handling, ensuring proper documentation and manifest completion

Execution of Safe Work Practices

- Prepare and review Work Control Certificates in coordination with Field Planner and LPMO.
- Execute safe work practices and procedures; identify deviations and initiate corrective measures.
- Maintain accurate blind sheet, carseal, and safeguard override logs.
- Complete safety equipment inspections.
- Ensure HAZID and near‑miss reporting into Maximo.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and high‑potential job discussions.

Emergency Response

- Maintain knowledge of the Complex ERP and assigned emergency roles.
- Respond promptly to emergency conditions and activate ESD/USD systems when required.
- Monitor fire, LEL, and H₂S detection systems and take corrective action.
- Support ERP activities to reduce impact on people, the environment, and operations.

Education and Work Experience

- Technical diploma or Journeyperson certificate preferred (Power Engineering, Operations Technology, Instrumentation).




- 3–5 years of field operations experience in oil & gas; sour gas experience preferred.
- Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and Maximo or similar CMMS tools.
- Current certification in H2S alive, First Aid, WHIMIS, TDG required.

Essential Skills

- Strong operational and mechanical aptitude for field production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to process changes and modifications.
- Robust verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team‑based setting and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Maximo, and digital operations/SCADA systems.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for operational data and chemical usage.
- Ability to read and interpret facility maps, technical drawings, and schematics.
- Strong situational awareness and hazard identification capabilities.
- Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills in dynamic field environments.
- Ability to use digital tools and mobile devices for documentation, reporting, and data entry.
- Knowledge of work authorization processes, Emergency Response Plans, and applicable regulatory requirements for sour gas operations.

Conditions of Employment

- Ability to work in remote outdoor environments and varying weather.
- Physically able to climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and navigate uneven terrain.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.
- Required participation in on-call and rotational schedules.
- Completion of all mandatory safety training.

Why Join Us?

At Cavvy Energy, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and operational excellence above all else. We take pride in running sour gas processing facilities and we know it’s our people who make that possible.

Joining us means stepping into a role where your leadership directly shapes company performance, team culture, and continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about safety and reliability, in an workplace that encourages learning, accountability, and initiative.

Cavvy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status or any other legally protected factors.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.

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