Industry Code: 06305
This industry covers the "contract" operation of upstream oil and gas production/processing facilities not classified elsewhere. This is primarily a labor service contracted to oil and gas producers for the routine day to day operation of facilities such as those described in industry 6300, including the operation of gas plants. This classification is restricted to those which are under contact to "operate" a facility versus maintenance contracts. Contract operators, in effect, become the "production department" for the producer.
Operation Details:
This is normally a daily responsibility. The duties of oil field production or gas well and battery operators will vary with different companies. Some may only be responsible for checking wellhead equipment. Others may work entirely at the battery and a majority of operators look after both the wellhead and battery. If enhanced recovery methods are used on the well, Field Production Operators may operate these units in addition to their other duties.
Duties also include taking pressure and flow readings at the oil well, seeing equipment is running properly, checking flow lines, reading meters, looking for leaks, and may also involve working at the treater plant where samples may be required and readings needed on the levels of oil, gas, water and the addition of chemicals to the unit.
At the water disposal unit, meters and gauges are checked, which measure pressure and water capacity levels to ensure there is sufficient space to hold the water coming in from the treating unit. At oil storage tanks operators check pressure, storage capabilities and levels of the tanks.
When gas is involved operators check the Christmas tree which controls the flow and pressure of the well. They inspect valves, take readings of gauges, temperature, pressure and flow rates. Facilities of any size would normally require process operators on site on a daily basis.
The operators and their helpers are responsible for routine maintenance and light housekeeping duties only when it is a condition of the contract to operate the facility.
All employers in this industry are members of Energy Safety Canada (ESC). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.
Underwriting Considerations:
Maintenance performed by field production operators is generally light duty. Field production operators use little more than a pick up truck and small hand tools. They would not require equipment such as picker trucks or compressor trucks. It is the field production operator who often arranges and coordinates maintenance of this magnitude. Industry 06304 applies to contractors involved in “general” maintenance on Companies specializing in a particular segment of maintenance and repair would be classified in the appropriate trade or heavy equipment classification.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Battery Tanks, Operation of
Field Production Operators
Gas Plant - Operation of (under contract)
Oilfield Production Operators
Production Operators, Field
Rate Group History:
This industry was moved into rate group 071100 in 1992. This resulted from our findings in 1991 that demonstrated there to be a close relationship, and some occupational crossover, with the oil exploration industry.
This industry covers the "contract" operation of upstream oil and gas production/processing facilities not classified elsewhere. This is primarily a labor service contracted to oil and gas producers for the routine day to day operation of facilities such as those described in industry 6300, including the operation of gas plants. This classification is restricted to those which are under contact to "operate" a facility versus maintenance contracts. Contract operators, in effect, become the "production department" for the producer.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Battery Tanks, Operation of
Field Production Operators
Gas Plant - Operation of (under contract)
Oilfield Production Operators
Production Operators, Field
Operation Details:
This is normally a daily responsibility. The duties of oil field production or gas well and battery operators will vary with different companies. Some may only be responsible for checking wellhead equipment. Others may work entirely at the battery and a majority of operators look after both the wellhead and battery. If enhanced recovery methods are used on the well, Field Production Operators may operate these units in addition to their other duties.
Duties also include taking pressure and flow readings at the oil well, seeing equipment is running properly, checking flow lines, reading meters, looking for leaks, and may also involve working at the treater plant where samples may be required and readings needed on the levels of oil, gas, water and the addition of chemicals to the unit.
At the water disposal unit, meters and gauges are checked, which measure pressure and water capacity levels to ensure there is sufficient space to hold the water coming in from the treating unit. At oil storage tanks operators check pressure, storage capabilities and levels of the tanks.
When gas is involved operators check the Christmas tree which controls the flow and pressure of the well. They inspect valves, take readings of gauges, temperature, pressure and flow rates. Facilities of any size would normally require process operators on site on a daily basis.
The operators and their helpers are responsible for routine maintenance and light housekeeping duties only when it is a condition of the contract to operate the facility.
All employers in this industry are members of Energy Safety Canada (ESC). Safety associations represent the interests of employers and promote workplace safety through education and other initiatives. Improved workplace safety can result in fewer claims and help lower premiums. A portion of premiums collected is allocated to the association to support these initiatives.
Underwriting Considerations:
Maintenance performed by field production operators is generally light duty. Field production operators use little more than a pick up truck and small hand tools. They would not require equipment such as picker trucks or compressor trucks. It is the field production operator who often arranges and coordinates maintenance of this magnitude. Industry 06304 applies to contractors involved in “general” maintenance on Companies specializing in a particular segment of maintenance and repair would be classified in the appropriate trade or heavy equipment classification.
Rate Group History:
This industry was moved into rate group 071100 in 1992. This resulted from our findings in 1991 that demonstrated there to be a close relationship, and some occupational crossover, with the oil exploration industry.