Oil and Gas Field Supervisor jobs in Fairbanks, AK

This is a remote/ rotational position, working two weeks on and two weeks off or three weeks on and three weeks off, in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.

Job Purpose: 

The F&G Designer/Field Engineer will interact with Worley construction sites, clients, and management to support the planning, design and technical portion of various F&G projects. Responsible for designing of the following F&G system (but not limited to) clean agent fire suppression systems and industrial fire alarm/detection systems in addition to review of engineered drawing packages for deficiencies and errors and submit solutions to any project challenges that arise. 

The position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided; however, transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided. Room and meals are provided while in Prudhoe Bay. 

Essential Job Functions: 

·       Support planning, designing and technical issues on F&G suppression/detection/alarm systems, RFIs, material issues and other support issues to assist area coordinators.

·       Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, budgets, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various commissioning phases of a project.

·       Develops and supports start-up / commissioning safety plans and procedures, assures conformance to company and client guidelines and state and federal regulations/codes.

·       Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

·       Coordinates and/or attends design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and qualification meetings.

·       Walkdown design issues in field and collaborate with craft to identify a resolution.

·       Collaborate with other staff members of best processes for completing projects.

·       Research craft question on applicable code for installations of devices or panels.

·       Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

·       Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings i.e. AutoCAD or similar.

·       Strong knowledge, understanding and implementation of NFPA (Nation Fire Protection Association) standards/codes.

·       Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction and installation or repair of fire and gas detection and suppression systems.

·       Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervision.

·       Ability to work as part of a team with fellow workers, supervisors, and your alternate.

·       Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot fire and gas alarm systems.

·       Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

·       Ability to demonstrate support for the company’s environmental management system. 

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to: 

·       Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

·       Must stand throughout evaluation.

·       Aerobic capacity evaluation via 3-minute step test.

·       Sit and reach and range of motion evaluations.

·       Lift 25 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

·       Lift 25 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

·       Carry 25 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.