Elk Petroleum Careers

At Elk Petroleum, we have a number of strengths that we believe help us successfully execute our strategy. First and foremost, our success is driven by our employees. Our experienced management, engineering, and field operations team members have an extensive track record in Enhanced Oil Recovery and development of the Greater Aneth field. Elk Petroleum’s field operations staff consists predominantly of members of the Navajo Nation who live in the area and have supported this field for many years. 

Elk proudly supports Navajo employment interests and strives to be involved in local community and education interests when possible. We are always open to talking to interested parties about our company, the work we do and the skills required to run our operation. Feel free to contact us at any time. 

Elk Petroleum actively advertises all field job openings in area newspapers, including The Navajo Times and KTNN, the local Navajo radio station, to be sure the local area knows when we are looking for new team members. 

Elk is actively recruiting the following positions in the Montezuma Creek UT area: 

IC&E Superintendent 

This position supports the Business Unit by developing and managing the operations of the Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical (IC&E) group. This includes support of all fields and plant operations, as well as the electrical supply infrastructure to Elk facilities. Qualified candidates must have a BS degree in electrical engineering or 10 years progressive related electrical and automation experience, state recognized Journeyman electrical license required, masters level license preferred and minimum 10 years oil & gas or industrial experience, team lead and supervisory experience preferred. Responsibilities for this position including:

• Participate with other management personnel to establish an IC&E organization and its priorities and goals 
• Serve as technical lead for matters involving electrical supply and distribution, automation, instrumentation and controls and measurement, including best practices, industry standards and related codes and regulations
• Supervise assigned Electrical, Automation and Measurement Technicians to accomplish Business Unit operational objectives, working in conjunction with and other related Engineers and operations staff
• Develop and implement contracting strategies to procure, warehouse and manage IC&E services and materials
• Position requires proven leadership skills with an exemplary work history
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with OSHA and company EHS compliance standards; work in all weather conditions and be able to move quickly, reach, squat, bend, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Position requires driving; must have a valid driver’s license and pass a driving background check

If you hold the qualifications and experience listed in these roles, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest with their resume by email to careers@elkga.com. 

Elk Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer and supports Navajo employment preference in all Greater Aneth field jobs.