Our client is seeking a Lease Operator to work within their facilities located in Hobbs, NM on a 24-month assignment (with the possibility of extension depending on performance).
Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures.
- Be a safety leader in the company safety program.
- Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
- Participate in incident investigations and HSE audits as assigned.
- Operate a company-provided vehicle in a safe manner while adhering to the company driving guidelines.
- Inspect gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and attached piping components for leaks or unusual conditions and take corrective actions if needed.
- Access remote locations to check wells, maintain normal operating levels, pressures and flow on separation equipment, and adjust automatic and manual controls.
- Gauge tanks for sale or transfer of condensate, crude oil, and water while maintaining appropriate and accurate records.
- Ensure wells are prioritized and operated to maintain contractual obligations.
- Operate rental compressors, flowing gas wells, gas lift wells, rod pump units, submersible wells, surface pumping equipment, and test wells.
- Gather relevant data on the above-mentioned equipment to and compare daily changes to both equipment and productivity.
- Adjust pumping unit run time, time clock, injection adjustment, stroke lengths, shoot fluid levels, run dynamometers, and perform basic trouble shooting.
- Utilize electronic remote well supervision, SCADA, etc., to optimize production and reduce safety and environmental impact.
- Maintain chemical injection rates, start up and shut in wells.
- Accurately enter daily volumes, well tests, down time and injection information into a computer database in a timely manner.
- Monitor daily production inputs into electric data gathering software and compare input data with output data for accuracy.
- Proactively monitor and optimize production costs within area of control.
- Perform minor hands-on production equipment repairs - generate work notifications/material request for all other work that is needed for equipment reliability.
- Operate and optimize Artificial Lift Systems such as: wellhead compression, capillary strings, plunger lift, foamed injection, gas lifts and flow case equipment.
- Execute required regulatory tasks generated by SAP, such as A&OI inspections, site security, and end of the month closings.
- Take full ownership for daily operations and maintenance of assigned wells.
- Have ability to be on call and respond to call-out alarms.
- Maintain cleanliness and order on lease routes and at facilities.
- Perform detailed and effective shift handovers - communicate shift notes where applicable.
- Contribute to achieving Safety, Production, and Financial goals set by both corporate and the individual Business Units.
Requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Valid driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to perform/comply with the following:To work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions; To work in several different geographic locations each day; To work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle; To wear appropriate special safety equipment; To climb heights up to 24 feet to gauge tanks; To walk, bend, stoop and lift; To use hand tools to make minor repairs; To work weekends and be on call.
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree/Trade Certification or higher in a Production Technology, Process Technology or related technical field.
- 3+ years direct experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment and terminology.
- Work independently with minimum supervision.
- Satisfactory safety record and knowledge of safety rules and practices.
- Ability to utilize laptop PC and applicable software programs.
- Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports.
- Ability to read and understand production and financial reports.
- Ability to react to visual and aural signals, alarms, and instructions.
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments.
- Responds resourcefully, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering results while maintaining a safe environment.
- Transmits information so it is received and understood in the way it was intended.
- Builds positive relationships across organizations that foster a strong work environment.
- Constantly searches for and implements new ways of doing business better.
- Encourages new ways of looking at problems, processes or solutions.
Work Schedule: Night Shift – 7/7 rotation
