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: Aneth / Montezuma Creek Area, Utah
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This position is responsible for the safe operation of vacuum trucks and equipment to complete water hauling from well to disposal site. Must safely operate the vacuum/water truck and perform other duties such as cleanup, mobilization and general maintenance of the equipment. Duties also include preparing documentation, reporting and participation in safety programs.
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LOCATION: Utah
DEPARTMENT: Elk Well Service
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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.
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LOCATION: Utah
DEPARTMENT: Elk Well Service
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The Rig Operator is responsible for organizing the rig crew (Floor Hands and Derrick Hands), conducts Job Safety Meetings, delegates the collection of materials and equipment needed to perform services, drives the Rig to the work site, operates the rig and equipment and directs the crew to set-up and prepare the rig for the tasks to be performed safely. The Rig Operator supervises crewmembers while rig operations are in process, maintains productivity standards, documents services performed, the billable supplies used during the process and the time elapsed while performing Rig services. This position requires a high sense of responsibility, safety, motivation and the willingness to make decisions and to be held accountable for those decisions.
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LOCATION: Utah
DEPARTMENT: Elk Well Service
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The Rig Pusher is responsible for assigned workover rig activity in the Greater Aneth field. Works closely with management to assist in the planning, coordination, evaluation, scheduling and daily rig activity in accordance with safety standards, company practices and regulatory requirements. This position requires a high sense of responsibility, safety, motivation, accountability and decision making
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LOCATION: Utah
DEPARTMENT: Elk Well Service
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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.
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LOCATION: Greater Aneth, Utah
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
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The 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.
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LOCATION: Greater Aneth, Utah
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
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The 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.
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This position involves operating and maintaining hydro-excavation trucks and equipment using high water pressure and vacuum systems. Driving may be on high traffic roadways, off highway and remote locations in an oilfield environment.
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