Fracturing Dispatch

Calfrac Well Services•Grande Prairie, AB

17h

About The Position

The Dispatch, Fracturing will be a member of the Fracturing Department and will report to the Coordinator, Fracturing. The Dispatch, Fracturing will be responsible for identifying employee and equipment requirements and availability for fracturing jobs and dispatching accordingly.

Requirements

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (shift-work, rotational, on-call)
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated success with leading the creation of business process and improvement initiatives
Operational knowledge of all of the company’s applicable procedures, equipment, and governmental regulations is a must
Strong knowledge of provincial and federal transportation regulations, policies and procedures, equipment maintenance, and dispatch operations
Must be familiar with oilfield terminology and equipment
Proficient with MS Office
Detail and safety oriented
High school Diploma or GED preferred
5+ years progressive work experience in the Fracturing service line including developed operational experience in all equipment
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent required
Satisfactory Drivers Abstract required

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience as a Supervisor 1 or in a dispatch role

Responsibilities

Identify employee and equipment requirements to meet job requirements/specifications.
Dispatch employee and equipment assignments – including communication with employees, maintenance and other service line Coordinators and Dispatch.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with internal and external customers contacted in the course of work.
Communicate between external customers and Calfrac’s operations group; transportation regulations, guidelines and directions including road bans, weather conditions, weight and size restrictions and other relevant information.
Interact with the Coordinator, Administrator and Sales and Marketing on upcoming jobs, crew requirements and progress updates of the fracturing jobs.
Review and approve job programs to determine appropriate equipment is provided; capable of pumping within equipment limitations.
Obtain transportation permits as required to meet operational requirements.
Monitor and track crew logistics in accordance with scheduling requirements.
Communicate with fellow Dispatch (across service lines) regarding scheduling of upcoming work.
Coordinate the testing of fluid samples between the client and laboratory.
Administrative work as required.
Maintain all required safety and legislated certifications and courses.