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 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
JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Able to:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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
JOB SPECIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Able to:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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
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.
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
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS