Production Operator

Job ID: U18122

Location: Edson / Fox Creek / Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada

Shell Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc and dates back to 1911 in this country. As we approach a century of energy leadership, we proudly celebrate our contribution to the innovation and technology that have unlocked new sources of energy.

Shell Canada is a large integrated petroleum company in Canada, producing natural gas, natural gas liquids and bitumen. The company is also the country’s largest producer of sulphur, and a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products.

Shell’s facilities in Canada encompass operations in each of Alberta’s three main oil sands deposits, an upgrader, four natural gas processing plants, a chemical manufacturing plant, three refineries, 2 lubricant plants, 19 distribution terminals, and more than 1,600 retail stations across the country. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we employ more than 5,000 people who are part of a 108,000 - member workforce in 130 countries and territories.

Shell Canada is currently seeking operators for facilities in the Edson, Fox Creek, and Whitecourt areas. Work shifts are based on a ten hour day, working a 8/6 schedule (work 8 days in a row, with 6 days off).

Responsibilities:
To perform duties associated with the daily operation of the production fields and associated equipment, ensuring that optimum performance is achieved while all safety and environmental standards are met, including:

• Ensure that all Field Operations comply with Shell Environmental Standards and the Standards spelled out in ISO 14001.
• Maximize production volumes and profitability in your area of responsibility.
• Accountable for Operating costs in their area, reviewing invoicing and following up on invoicing issues.
• Responsible for operating inlet separators, gas compressors and engines, glycol dehydrators, refrigeration plants, and gas and oil wells.
• Expected to accurately record daily production data, including opening/closing inventories, fuel gas readings, trucking tickets, etc.
  Troubleshoot and operate compressor stations in applicable fields when operating conditions require.

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Must be able to work 10 hour shifts, and be able to respond at any time (day or night) while on shift.
• Candidate must possess at least a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be willing to work and relocate to the area if not a resident.
• Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience, with at least 1 year Oil & Gas experience.
• Candidate must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
• Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with industrial safety standards such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), First Aid, and Hydrogen Gas (H2S).
• Shell strives to eliminate or minimize health and safety risks associated with its business activities and is committed to providing a safe workplace for all workers. A condition of employment for this position is completing a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Application Deadline: Thursday 22 January 2009

Number of Vacancies: 5

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.
The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Tags: Alberta, Canada, Edson, Fox Creek, Operator, Production, Whitecourt