Operator - Level I

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 is excited to announce an opportunity for a Field Operator , to be based in the Virden, MB area.

Typical duties of a  Field Operator include the operation and maintenance of central production treatment / storage facilities, water injection pumps, various utility support systems including chemical injection equipment, and related equipment.

REPORTS TO : Production Foreman

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING :

• Performing daily well checks by inspecting equipment to ensure it is running properly and examine leases
• Performing minor maintenance repairs
• Completing work orders for larger maintenance work
• Testing wells by obtaining volumes, samples, and gas readings, maintain logbook, and enter test results into PVR
• Performing pigging on pipelines
• Performing chemical circulations and monitor chemical rates
• Examining boost pumps and lubrications
• Inspecting gas compressors and lubrications where applicable
• Checking single well batteries, monitor storage capacities, and coordinate trucking if applicable
• Reporting spills, near misses, and complete hazard ID’s
• Completing problem well reports as needed
• Issuing permits to contractors and crews when necessary
• Providing insight and sharing opinions at Safety and Operational meetings
• Maintaining good relations with landowners
• Responding to call outs and emergency alarms when required
• Maintaining assigned company trucks and tools
• Expected to obtain battery knowledge and experience

WHAT YOU NEED :

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

OTHER DETAILS :

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Careers section of our website at and apply on-line to submit your cover letter and resume by February 18th, 2026.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.