Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) Specialist

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time skilled Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This position is ideal for an experienced oil and gas professional with strong expertise in SCADA systems, production optimization, artificial lift operations, and remote surveillance.

Based in the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC), you will play a critical role in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing wells, facilities, and production infrastructure through advanced surveillance systems. Working closely with field operations and engineering teams, you will help maximize production efficiency, identify operational risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Location: Grande Prairie, AB

• Shift: 8 days on, 6 days off | 10-hour workdays

• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time

• Strong health and safety programs

• Medical and dental benefits once qualified

• Free training programs

• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Perform continuous remote surveillance of wells, facilities, and production infrastructure using SCADA and other monitoring systems.

• Monitor production performance, equipment status, operating parameters, trends, and alarms to identify abnormal conditions and optimization opportunities.

• Adjust operating set points and control parameters remotely within approved operating limits and procedures.

• Utilize exception-based surveillance techniques to prioritize wells and facilities requiring intervention.

• Identify production losses, equipment downtime, declining performance, and operational issues, coordinating corrective actions as required.

• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to evaluate and implement production optimization initiatives.

• Support artificial lift systems, including plunger lift and rod pump optimization, maintenance, and performance monitoring.

• Develop, track, and follow up on action items resulting from surveillance activities and operational initiatives.

• Ensure effective shift handovers through detailed communication of operational risks, production impacts, and outstanding work.

• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, optimization opportunities, and critical operational activities.

• Support leak detection initiatives through monitoring, analysis, and coordination of follow-up activities.

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to team members while promoting operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas industry experience.

• Demonstrated experience operating and optimizing artificial lift systems, including plunger lift and rod pump systems.

• Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and IOC technologies, including Cygnet, XSPOC, and related surveillance platforms.

• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting production operations using systems such as WellView, XSPOC, and SCADA applications.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Experience with SAP, Maximo, and Microsoft Access is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

• Proven leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.

• Experience with plant and facility operations is considered an asset.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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