Maintenance Technician IV / Production Operator

Maintenance Technician IV / Production Operator

North Slope Operations (Alpine/Kuparuk, Alaska)
Alpine & Kuparuk Facilities, North Slope, Alaska
14 Days On / 14 Days Off Rotation
️ Camp-Based Remote Arctic Assignment
Valid Driver's License Required

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Production Operators to support operations at Alpine and Kuparuk facilities on Alaska's North Slope. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production equipment, pipelines, utilities, and associated process systems in a remote Arctic environment.

Successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining production targets, responding to process upsets, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, emergency response drills, and safety initiatives
• Monitor and operate production processes, pipelines, utilities, and safety systems
• Conduct routine operator rounds and equipment inspections
• Identify and proactively address operational issues
• Respond to process upsets and abnormal operating conditions
• Perform facility startup and shutdown activities for planned and unplanned events
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, environmental regulations, and company safety standards
• Utilize Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions exist
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, including energy isolation activities
• Support production optimization and troubleshooting efforts
• Complete required training and competency programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• One or more years of experience in at least one of the following:
  • Oilfield production operations supporting wells and remote gathering systems
  • Production operations in a processing facility environment
• Ability to work in a remote camp setting on a rotational schedule
• Ability to pass all required drug and alcohol screenings
• This is a DOT-covered, safety-sensitive position

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial operations experience
• Associate degree or higher in Process Technology or a related technical discipline
• Working knowledge of:
  • Production Operations
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Facility startup and shutdown procedures
  • Troubleshooting and production optimization

Work Environment

• Remote North Slope Arctic operations
• Self-contained camp accommodations provided
• Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off
• Physically demanding industrial environment
• Safety-focused culture with extensive training and development opportunities

If you have production operations experience and are looking for an opportunity to work in Alaska's premier oil and gas fields, we'd like to hear from you.