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Alaska West Express, Inc. (Lynden Oilfield Services), Alaska’s largest intermodal tank and chassis operator, is in search of a qualified individual to join our Frac Support Team in Prudhoe Bay, AK.

Lynden Oil Field Services, a division of Alaska West Express, Inc., provides support for exploration, production, and service companies on the North Slope working to develop Alaska’s oil and gas resources.

Our team works a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off shift. We offer low-cost benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k, with up to 6% company contribution. Employees also receive paid sick leave.

Our Well Services Support Technicians perform the day-to-day field frac support operations on location. Responsible for safe and proper operation of Well support equipment, job execution, and monitoring quality control measures on location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
• Ability to work long and/or irregular shifts (12+ hours) on the North Slope of Alaska on a three weeks on / three weeks off rotation.
• Maintains accurate records as required by company, client, or regulatory purposes. Examples include records and organization of supplied materials (water, sand, LVT, bulkers, liners, timbers, etc.).
• Follow guidelines and policies set forth by the Frac Supervisor and customers.
• Carrying and laying out hoses and joints of pipe from the truck to the tank farm
• Checking gauges and valves safely and efficiently
• Operating high-pressure pump and burner for the heating fluids
• Operating high-pressure pump to circulate hot oil or water down flowlines and into tank farms
• Connecting and disconnecting hoses and joints of pipe using hand tools
• Safely operating hot oil truck to and from each site
• Attends and participates in safety meetings
• Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required
• Reports any and all incidents immediately
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Performs other duties as directed by management
• Monitor frac tanks/upright tanks levels continuously/intermittently ensuring that they keep levels within specified limits.
• Assist in winter ops including blowing lines down, controlled release, and operating heaters.
• May drive a heavy duty, transport vehicle to and from well-site locations daily.
• Examine the equipment and report any necessary repairs to the supervisor and/or Maintenance Shop.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.
• Provide proppant handling services, manifolding rig-up and tanks measurement during the job.
• Participate in set ups & demobs; assemble required equipment/parts/pieces utilizing power tools and hand tools. Shovel, sweep, hammer, cut utility knife.
• Operate equipment according to job specifications while monitoring pressures, fluid levels, and temperatures and opening/closing valves providing a path for the water to flow.
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently after performing all pre/post operational checks, while continuously monitoring to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment and ensure that equipment is properly cleaned, serviced, and stored at the end of each shift.
• Report all health, safety, and environmental hazards, near misses, and/or incidents involving process, chemical, vehicle, personnel.  Reports incidents in accordance with the AWE Incident Reporting Guidelines to the HSSE Department and Frac Supervisor.
• Comply with all company health, safety and environmental policies including use of personal protective equipment and fit for work.
• Participate in AWE HSSE proactive safety programs like the Observation program, Job Safety Analysis, and S.E.T.A. cards.
• Promote the services of Lynden Oilfield Services and maintain professional relationships with co-workers and current customers while developing relationships with potential new customers.
• Maintain the ability to drive all Company equipment to specified destinations in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.  Maneuvers vehicles in safe and efficient manner in situations such as inclement weather, and difficult loading/unloading facilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• 3 to 5 years fracking experience preferred;
• Experience working on the North Slope or in a similar environment.
• Experience with creating a strong team environment, promoting communication, ability to multi-task and adapt to situations;
• Basic computer skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel;
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Valid driver’s license;
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) with HazMat endorsement preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.  Ability to understand CFR 49 Hazardous Material regulations.  Hazardous communication training, respiratory protection training, PPE training, and environmental training must be completed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time/safety-sensitive situations; ability to adapt to changing requirements and conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear while communicating with customers and co-workers in person or via telephone or radio. 

Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift).  Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight. And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic winter gear.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in outside weather conditions, (extreme cold and wet conditions) and occasionally works in high, precarious places, and confined spaces. Employee is required to work with and around hazardous materials and near/with heavy tools and moving machinery.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however hearing protection will be required.