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With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.\nSince September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.\nAt Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.\nWe are currently seeking an experienced Senior Contract Operator to support operations in the Karr North and Karr East areas. The successful candidate will possess extensive oil and gas operating experience and demonstrate strong leadership, troubleshooting, and mentoring capabilities. This role requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across multiple production facilities.\nKey Responsibilities\nSafely operate and maintain production facilities, multi-well pads, battery operations, compressor stations, and storage facilities.\nMonitor well performance and optimize production activities.\nConduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance activities.\nEnsure accurate production reporting and data entry.\nRespond effectively to operational issues and emergency situations.\nMaintain compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.\nSupport and mentor junior operations personnel.\nWork collaboratively with field, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve operational objectives.\nQualifications & Experience\nRequired\nMinimum 10 years of oil and gas operating experience.\nIn-depth knowledge of:Multi-well pad operations\nBattery operations\nCompressor stations\nWell performance optimization\nStorage facilities\n\nExperience with SCADA systems and Prodman production entry.\nValid driver's license and ability to operate a tooled truck.\nStrong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.\nExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload.\nProven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.\nAbility to mentor and develop junior operations staff.\nDemonstrated ability to remain calm and effective during emergency response situations and operational upsets.\nPreferred\nLeadership Training Certificate or equivalent leadership development training.\nPrevious experience in a senior operator or leadership role.\nKey Competencies\nLeadership and mentoring\nDecision-making and critical thinking\nStrong communication and teamwork\nSafety-focused mindset\nAdaptability in dynamic operating environments\nAbility to perform effectively under pressure\nWorking Conditions\nLocation: Karr North & Karr East Area\nPosition Type: Full-Time Contractor position\nSchedule: 8 Days on and 6 Days Off \nAccommodation: Camp Position\n Additional Benefits: Fuel provided while on shift","description_format":"text","description_chars":3741,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Financial Services","Professional Services","Oil & Gas"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T17:59:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:35","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/whitecap-resources-inc-contract-senior-operator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/whitecap-resources-inc-contract-senior-operator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T01:41:07Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1668,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3332,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}