Frac Equipment Operator

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the Oil & Gas industry.

Job Title: Frac Equipment Operator
Location: Grande Prairie, AB / Clairmont, AB
Contract Length: 6 months, with possibility of extension or being hired on
Shift: 14 days on, 14 days off

Description 
The Frac Equipment Operator must be able to conduct proper pre/post trip inspections and also learns to rig-up/down high and low pressure blending equipment. Must be able to perform basic maintenance on trucks, pumping equipment, frac iron and hoses. Drives various pieces of heavy equipment, operates a forklift and maintains all DOT and inspection paperwork. Works safely in a team environment and always keeps work equipment and trucks clean.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 3 License preferred
• Proper frac manifolding and blending experience

Responsibilities

• Having equipment ready to pump on time.
• Checks all fluids and visually inspects all equipment prior to start-up.
• Ability to rig-up all frac equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Communicates with frac supervisor during all aspects of the job.
• Must have all chemicals accounted for and ready to pump.
• Expected to run frac equipment. 
• Major responsibility is with the equipment and not wandering away from it. 
• Communicates any issues to Frac Supervisor. 
• Assists in mentoring equipment operators in frac operations.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance. 
• Ensures proper LOTO procedures are followed.
• Fills packing lube after the completion of each stage.
• Inspects unit and be ready to pump on time. 
• Completes all necessary inspection forms for each piece of equipment.
• Walks site to ensure that all equipment is properly shut-down and turned off.
• Ensures all chemicals are safely cleaned up, accounted for and secured.
• Fills packing lube.
• Assists in housekeeping before leaving location. 
• Communicates any issues to Frac Supervisor.

*Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Indicators & Attributes for Success

• Ability to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others.
• Ability to think and act quickly.
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Willingness to learn and retain information. 
• Ability to stay on task and follow through
• Attention to detail
• Safety conscious
• Customer/Client focus
• Positive attitude
• Prioritization skills
• Accountability
• Ethical practice
• Strong team-player

Apply here or send your resume to stephanie.chachula@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.