Student Relief Operator

Job summary

The Student Relief Operator will perform daily well checks, inspect equipment, and maintain site cleanliness and safety. They are also responsible for testing wells, recording data, and performing routine pipeline maintenance tasks.

Job details

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day. THE OPPORTUNITY: Tundra has multiple opportunities available for Student Operators during the summer of 2027 (May – August) based out of the Estevan, Saskatchewan region. REPORTS TO: Production Foreman WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: * Performing daily well checks by inspecting equipment to ensure it is running properly * Inspecting flow lines from the oil well * Ensuring leases, batteries and other work areas are clean, tidy, and hazard free * Testing wells by obtaining volumes, samples, and gas readings, maintain logbook, and enter test results into the Production Volume Reporting program * Measuring pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and check storage capabilities * Performing pigging on pipelines * Performing chemical circulations and monitor chemical rates * Reporting spills, near misses, and complete hazard ID’s * Maintaining good relations with landowners * Maintaining assigned company truck and tools * Required to attend Safety and Operator Meetings WHAT YOU NEED: * Must be enrolled in Post Secondary Education * Valid driver’s license * Willingness to achieve certification in: * H2S Alive Certificate * First Aid/ CPR * ATV Safety Course * WHMIS * TDG WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Basic mathematical abilities are required * Computer skills are considered an asset * Mechanical abilities are considered an asset * Strong safety conscience * Ability to work apart of a team as well as independently * Detail oriented * Ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyze answers, and implement the best solutions * Strong mechanical aptitude * Maintain good house keeping of assigned company vehicle and facilities * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work safely, recognize potential hazards, and adhere to Tundra’s Safety and Loss Control Program OTHER DETAILS: * Must reside within a 45-minute drive of the assigned field * Must be comfortable driving on gravel roads * Must adhere to facial hair standards for respiratory protective equipment as mandated by Enform * Ability to drive to a variety of work sites using company vehicles including all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, etc. * Must be prepared to work in all weather conditions * Ability to lift items weighing 25 kilograms or more * Exposure to potential hazards, including toxic chemicals like hydrogen sulfide If you are interested in joining our team for the summer, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com [http://www.tundraoilandgas.com] to submit your application by end of day, November 8th, 2026. We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Student Relief Operator will perform daily well checks, inspect equipment, and maintain site cleanliness and safety. They are also responsible for testing wells, recording data, and performing routine pipeline maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in post-secondary education and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants should be prepared to work in all weather conditions and be willing to obtain necessary safety certifications.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Well inspection
• Equipment maintenance
• Data entry
• Safety compliance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Mathematical abilities
• Computer skills
• Driving
• Hazard identification
• Equipment Inspection
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Data Recording
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Computer Literacy
• Oil and Gas
• General Mathematics
• Higher Education
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Interpersonal Communications
• Land Tenure
• Risk Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Pipeline Pigging
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• All Terrain Vehicles
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Energy
• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Relief Operator
• Oilfield / Rig Worker
• Well Drillers and Borers and Related Workers
• Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

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