Elk Petroleum Careers

LOCATION          Greater Aneth Field

DEPARTMENT  Maintenance 

REPORTS TO Maintenance Manager  

STATUS Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Engineer plans, builds, optimizes and troubleshoots the facilities aspects of the Company.  This function will be based primarily in Elk’s AU/MCU Field Offices in the Four Corners Area of the Paradox Basin, with occasional time in the Cortez office. 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate with management and operations personnel to establish facilities development priorities and goals, develop budgets and establish cost controls.  Plan and direct activities to meet or exceed such goals while maintaining effective budgetary discipline.  
• Supervise the retention and efficient utilization of all contract services related to the performance of the Facilities Engineer’s duties. 
• Work to support operations in the development and implementation of operating methods, procedures, design, installation and modifications of machinery, equipment and facilities in order to reduce or eliminate operating problems and improve the quantity and reliability of production; ensure property, facilities, and equipment remain in good repair and appearance and comply with applicable rules and regulations.
• Negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers; recommend capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment that is associated with overall project developmental goals or which would increase efficiency of operations; approve requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Produce and/or review and analyze reports regarding project progress and timing, expenditures, and so forth.  As part of this activity, he/she will report to management on such results along with causes of any variances, facilities developmental constraints, and other red flag items or coordination opportunities.  Such reports will include recommended solutions and timelines and cost estimates for implementation thereof.
• Assist as directed with management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures within the scope of the Company's operations and production activities.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Operations personnel to develop solutions to operational problems and to improve efficiency, reliability, regulatory compliance, and safety of Elk’s production facilities.
• Act as company representative before governmental commissions and regulatory agencies with regard to facilities development and related activities.
• Establish rollout procedures and implementation of EH&S policies & guidelines to company and contract personnel involved with capital projects.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Oil & gas production technologies, production methods and procedures
• Capabilities of production facilities equipment to maximize the Company's production, including separation, emissions control, pipeline and pumping, compression and dehydration
• CO2 and water flood (WAG) Facilities
• Applicable codes, guidelines and recommended practices of ASME, NACE, API, OSHA and other organizations/agencies
• Project management practices and control procedures
• Mentoring and team leadership principles and practices
• Local government commissions and/or regulatory agencies such as the EPA, BLM, and Native American tribal councils and tribal governmental agencies

Able to:

• Be persuasive, persistent, mature and responsible
• Work well under pressure and be adaptable and tactful when dealing with different groups of people
• Work well in a collaborative manner with a diverse workforce and with the local communities in which the Company operates
• Build effective project teams consisting of Company personnel, consultants, and contractors in the Paradox Basin in compliance with Navajo Nation employment requirements
• Build an exemplary reputation for Elk in the local communities in which it operates  
• Establish reliability and accountability within Operations by possessing a strong consistent presence, by delivering accurate and timely work product, and by leading through example on work ethic and positive teamwork
• Work effectively within the Company's distributed management system, interacting with, providing input as requested to and receiving input from corporate officers
• Operate effectively in a variety of roles from being a highly proactive and technically proficient on-site program/project manager to assisting and providing input to the Company's senior management team by providing input as requested regarding corporate directions and decisions
• Project management skills are required
• Ability to drive a company vehicle

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum or other pertinent engineering discipline)
• Minimum 10 years oil and gas industry, including minimum 6 years in a comparable position

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/outdoor environment; exposed to hazards associated with dust, fumes, high pressures, high temperatures, heavy equipment and confined spaces; regularly subjected to external environmental conditions such as cold, heat, rain, dust, snow or fumes from equipment or chemicals.  Field working conditions include natural gas, H2S/CO2 gases and oil field liquids in outdoor conditions.  Ability to hear consistently over loud background noises.  May be required to run, jump, reach, squat, bend and climb.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.  Driving required.

Work beyond regular schedule may be required.  On-call scheduling for weekends and evenings may be required.  Responding to callouts required.

Authorized by Human Resources 

LOCATION          Greater Aneth Field

DEPARTMENT  EHS&R 

REPORTS TO Environmental Health Safety & Regulatory Manager  

STATUS Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Environmental Health Safety & Regulatory Manager, the Field Environmental, Health, & Regulatory Safety (EHS&R) Specialist/Sr. Specialist assists the Company in compliance with federal, tribal, state, and local EHS&R rules and regulations and works to minimize the Company’s health, safety, environmental and regulatory risk and liability.  S/he acts as the key safety position in the field, and provides advice, coordination and technical support to field/plant operating team.  S/he works with Operations to ensure company policies are followed; relevant H&S programs, policies, and procedures are developed and maintained; works with others in management to provide H&S training to field employees; and assists with compliance assessments as needed of Company and contractor operations.  

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide comprehensive EHS&R consulting and service in support of the Greater Aneth Field Operations staff and management.  
• Assist management and field staff with contractor management (Veriforce and Safety Stand Downs) as requested. Ensure field compliance with the material federal, tribal, and state EHS&R regulations.
• Provides relevant environmental, health and safety training to field employees and contractors including annual Field Safety Orientation and Process Safety Management Training.
• Organize and/or conduct Monthly EHS&R training for field employees. 
• Perform routine reporting and response to employee/contractor accidents.  
• Manage Elk’s Observation program in coordination with Operations.
• Review work plans and job sites for safety risks and work with Operations to mitigate risks.
• Serves as Emergency Response Coordinator for field operations.
• Maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and other H&S supplies for use by the field Operations staff.   
• Prepare, or assist in the preparation of, environmental, health and safety compliance assessments on Company and contractor operations as directed.
• Conduct accident investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Job Safety Analysis and Job Hazard Analysis to identify workplace hazards and proper H&S and PPE requirements.
• Have a general knowledge of PHMSA, FMCSA, and PSM.
• Provide regular updates to the Company’s EHS&R Manual and Contractor EHSR Manual to ensure relevance with changes to field operations or conditions.
• Manages One Call (811) line locate process.
• Maintains records for all areas of responsibility.
• Cross train with EHS&R Manager and the Environmental focused EHS&R Specialist.
• Regular and punctual attendance.  Willing to respond to phone calls and emails after hours, weekends and holidays.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic and intermediate knowledge of safety principles, concepts, practices, standards and regulations for federal, tribal, and state EHS&R requirements affecting oil and gas operations, with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Basic and intermediate knowledge of BOP and H2S training requirements.
• Basic and intermediate knowledge of SDS requirements
• Basic knowledge of state and company workers’ compensation injury/illness reporting and follow-up.
• Basic, intermediate and advanced knowledge of oil and gas production, compression, and pipeline operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating flexibility and the capacity to handle a wide range of situations.  

Able to:

• Conduct root cause analyses.
• Make sound decisions based on a combination of experience and education.
• Prepare and implement safety and environmental training programs; conduct training programs.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with members of the Operations staff/strong interpersonal skills
• Evaluate job sites for safety and environmental risks and work with contract and company personnel to mitigate those risks.
• Communicate both orally and writing in a way that is understood by various levels within the organization.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with a minimum level of supervision.
• Assist the EHS&R Manager and operational leadership to identify and coordinate opportunities to improve operations in terms of safety, integrity and reliability, etc.
• Understand and implement federal, state and local laws as pertains to oil & gas operations, including Navajo Nation laws as required.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be analytic and process driven.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum five years of experience as a safety or environmental, health and safety professional or operations related. 
• Minimum five years oil and gas or industrial field experience.
• Solid working knowledge of environment, health and safety practices in oil and gas industry.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, AED or EMS strongly preferred.
• OSHA certifications preferred but not required.
• Successful candidate will be hired at level equal to qualifications and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

 Indoor/outdoor environment; exposed to hazards associated with dust, fumes, high pressures, high temperatures and confined spaces; regularly subjected to external environmental conditions such as cold, heat, dust, snow, or fumes from equipment or chemicals. Field working conditions include natural gas, H2S/CO2 gases and oil field liquids in outdoor conditions. Ability to hear consistently over loud background noises. May be required to run, jump, reach, squat, bend, and climb. Must be able to walk in rough terrain for distance up to one mile. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Driving required.

Work beyond regular schedule may be required. On-call scheduling for weekends and evenings may be required. Responding to callouts required.

Authorized by Human Resources 

LOCATION          Greater Aneth Field

DEPARTMENT   Maintenance 

REPORTS TO IC&E Superintendent 

STATUS Non Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

The state certified Journeyman electrician assists the field staff in the operation of oil production facilities, pumping units and overall electrical systems. The Journeyman electrician participates in installing electrical service, minimizing downtime and expediting repairs as well as executing work order assignment assigned to them by the electrical foreman. The Journeyman electrician will train and mentor an assigned apprentice electrician.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot problems and repair troubled electrical equipment, such as safety interlocks, engine, compressor, and pump shutdown panels, LOW-MED-HIGH voltage circuitry.
• Perform electrical load calculations and wire sizing.
• Perform raceway and cable tray sizing.
• Perform maintenance on liquid-filled transformers.
• Plan electrical projects, including repairs, maintenance and new installations.
• Safely repair and construct new electrical systems around ongoing activity.
• Assist operating personnel in the proper methods of operating electrical equipment and proper safety precautions to be taken. Emphasize proper safety methods to be used when working on or around electrical equipment.
• Provide recommendations for purchase of electrical equipment.
• Train others on basic AC/DC electrical and electronic theory; provide hands-on training in electricity, electrical transmission systems and electrical safety.
• Work with EH&S in designing Safety Programs regarding electrical and electronic equipment
• Work with foreman to design Maintenance Program.
• Perform duties of relief Electrical foreman as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic, intermediate electrical wiring and circuits.
• Basic, intermediate understanding of function and effective use of contactors, control transformers, start/stop devices, overload units, and heater selection tables.
• Knowledge of alerting techniques to warn and protect personnel or public from electrical hazards, including signs, tags, and barricades.
• Basic knowledge of heat tracing installation & maintenance practices.
• Oil and gas operations
• Basic, intermediate and advanced understanding of NEC and OSHA requirements for electrical installations
• Basic, intermediate and advanced knowledge of proper use, maintenance, and rating limits of typical electrical test equipment, including, clamp-on ammeter, high-volt tester, megger, phase-rotation indicator, voltage detector and oscilloscope.
• Basic, intermediate knowledge of grounding devices, insulating and shielding materials, and insulating tools.
• Knowledge of motor and generator leads wiring methods & designs
• Use and maintenance grounding systems and understand bonding requirements
• Wiring and purpose of control systems and communication systems
• Basic, intermediate knowledge of transformer external wiring methods and designs
• Know how to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Basic AC/DC electrical wiring, circuitry, and electronic theory
• Distinguish between exposed energized and exposed non-energized electrical equipment
• Minimum approach distances specified in OSHA 1910.333(c) table S- 5 and corresponding voltages to which qualified personnel will be exposed
• Basic relay operation and maintenance 1v. Timers operation and maintenance
• Operation and maintenance of typical switches

Able to:

• Perform motor maintenance, cable splicing & termination, soldering, conduit bending, sheave replacement & alignment, wire pulling, and re-lamping of industrialtype fixtures.
• Perform maintenance on storage batteries.
• Select and size circuit breakers and fuses.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment for shock hazard and flash/arc bums at the corresponding voltage and kilovolt-ampere level.
• Read and understand electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Recognize various fuse types and replacement techniques
• Recognize various load centers
• Identify major components of motor branch circuits
• Respond to callouts on weekends and evenings
• Proactively foster a cooperative work environment.
• Create, compose, and edit written documents using e-mail and computer software.
• Work as a team member.
• Maintain effective working relationship with supervisor, other employees and the public.
• Verbal skills sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding and safety. ,
• Plan and organize work, give instructions, and direct the work and training of others.
• Gather and analyze information, draw conclusions, make recommendations.
• Perform reasonable mathematic calculations.
• Possess a good mechanical aptitude.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hear over loud background noises.
• Run, jump, reach, squat, bend, lift and climb.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• State certified Journeyman Electrician level required. No exceptions 
• Minimum 2 years oil and gas operations experience 
• Minimum 4 years as State certified Journeyman Electrician
• High School diploma or equivalent required

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

Operations Technician - Electrical: Fully functional and able to perform all of the essential functions of the job. Knowledge and ability of the following:

• Troubleshoot problems and repair troubled electrical equipment, such as safety interlocks, engine, compressor, and pump shutdown panels, LOW-MED-HIGH voltage circuitry.
• Perform maintenance on liquid-filled transformers.
• Install & maintain power capacitors.
• Perform accepted pole climbing techniques.
• Ability to train an apprentice electrician.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/outdoor environment; exposed to hazards associated with dust, fumes, high pressures, high temperatures and confined spaces; regularly subjected to external environmental conditions such as cold, heat, dust, snow, or fumes from equipment or chemicals. Ability to hear consistently over loud background noises. May be required to run, jump, reach, squat, bend, and climb. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Work beyond this schedule will be required. On-call scheduling for weekends and evenings required. Responding to callouts required.

Authorized by Human Resources

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position.

Elk Operating Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer provided that this position is subject to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.

LOCATION           Denver, CO 

DEPARTMENT   Accounting/Finance  

REPORTS TO Controller  

STATUS Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

The Operations Cost Analyst will provide analytical support for lease operating and maintenance cost tracking, monthly accruals, budgeting, reporting, and data analysis for the Greater Aneth Field.  Additionally, the Analyst will be responsible for managing the operations workflow within the Enverus ERP system, including training employees, onboarding suppliers, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of job orders, purchase orders, field tickets, invoices, and material transfers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, develop, and execute processes and procedures to compile lease operating and maintenance cost estimates for month-end accounting accruals to be reviewed and approved by Operations management 
• Perform detailed variance analyses on operational transactions as compared to budget, estimates, and forecasting
• Develop and prepare routine and ad hoc reports to assist with the Operations workflow within the Enverus ERP system
• Manage and monitor the Operations internal workflow with the Enverus ERP system
• Train employees to efficiently and effectively use the Enverus ERP software, including new modules as implemented
• Manage Suppliers using the Enverus ERP software, including training and onboarding new Suppliers, ensuring proper integration of Supplier workflows is in compliance with company expectations, and facilitating communications with Suppliers
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of the new supplier onboarding process 
• Create and maintain technical documentation and functional user documentation
• Assist with data entry, as necessary, related to job orders, purchase orders, field ticket coding, invoice coding, and recording of material transfers in the Enverus ERP software
• Serve as a liaison between the Operations field personnel and Corporate Accounting

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of experience in oil and gas industry experience required
• OpenInvoice suite software, or other comparable software experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas required and experience with analysis software such as Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, or like products a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, trend and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on findings 
• Proficient in organizing, prioritizing, coordinating, and executing multiple tasks simultaneously to meet specified deadlines
• Independent, self-driven, and requires minimal supervision
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and guidelines 
• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment 
• Regular and punctual attendance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to travel to field office locations in Montezuma Creek, UT and Aneth, UT, minimum of one week per month 
• Remote work from home (Denver or Four Corners Area) or company office location in Cortez or Denver, CO
• Office environment with the ability to be stationary 80% or more of the time
• Constant ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to move about the office to access file cabinets, copiers, etc.
• Ability to follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with Elk Environment, Safety & Regulatory requirements
• Must qualify to drive a company vehicle