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.
If you hold the qualifications and experience listed in these roles, we encourage you to apply. Interested candidates should fill out the form below or send a letter of interest with their resume by email to careers@elkpetroleum.com.
Elk Petroleum is an equal opportunity employer and supports Navajo employment preference in all Greater Aneth field jobs.
If you're interested in one of our open positions, start by applying here and attaching your resume.
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
JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Able to:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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:
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. (NPEA)
LOCATION Utah
DEPARTMENT Elk Well Service
REPORTS TO EWS Manager
JOB PURPOSE
The Derrick Hand is responsible for assisting the Operator with any equipment maintenance and leading the crew and for all activities conducted from an elevated position in the rod basket or tubing board. The Derrick Hand will operate the Rig’s Pump, Manifold and Pit Skid and the Power Swivel. Performs other related duties as assigned. It is assumed that the Derrick Hand will be the relief operator in the absence of the Rig Operator.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Skills:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
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 such as compressors and heavy equipment. May be required to run, jump, reach, squat, bend, and climb. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Driving 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. (NPEA)
LOCATION Utah
DEPARTMENT Elk Well Service
REPORTS TO EWS Manager
JOB PURPOSE
The Rig Floor Hand, under the direction of the Rig Operator, is responsible for assisting with any equipment maintenance in servicing oil and gas wells, rigging up and down, pulling and laying down rods, tubing, casing, liner and other functions specified by the operator or Rig Foreman. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Skills:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
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 such as compressors and heavy equipment. May be required to run, jump, reach, squat, bend, and climb. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Driving 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. (NPEA)