Equipment Operator (Yukon Flats Project)

The Yukon Flats Project is recruiting for its seasonal exploration program in Birch Creek, Alaska, running between July and October .

The Equipment Operator is r es ponsible for planning, preparing , and executing the operation of Heavy Industrial and Construction Equipment and rolling stock fleet at the assigned project in the remote Yukon Flats region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate, troubleshoot, test, and perform mechanical repairs or maintenance tasks on production equipment, heavy equipment, all rolling stock, etc. in a safe, economic, and environmentally sound manner without supervision Production equipment can include gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, gas dehydration systems, three phase separators, treaters, transmission equipment and pumps

• Work closely with the operations team, instrument techs , and electricians on a variety of maintenance projects in the Yukon Flats Project

• Perform routine PM work on all equipment and maintain equipment readiness

• Perform roll-over PMs on pumps and equipment in standby

• Identifies opportunities for improvements in equipment and communicates solutions to the Supervisor

• Participating in facility and/or drill site modifications and special projects as needed , or performing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

• Assisting in the resolution of technical problems and safety issues

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an excellent personal safety and environmental record and competently perform daily functions to ensure safe practices and environmental compliance in accordance with Fairweather policies

• Responsible for participating in all safety training and assisting in safety procedures such as basic first aid, CPR, fire drills, spill response and emergency evacuation

• Meeting and keeping current with required operator certifications, regulatory training and compliance requirements

COMMUNICATION:

• Maintaining operational accountability and keeping the Supervisor updated on the operational status of the assigned area

• Notifying Supervisor of complex maintenance issues that require corrective action

• Communicating daily operational goals and needs effectively to operations personnel and Production Superintendent

• Reporting all spills, near misses, injuries, and property damage to the Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with facility maintenance in the oil and gas industry

• Ability to work a 2-week on and 2-week off schedule in the remote Yukon Flats Region.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Fairweather's business philosophy and practice is to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.