Lease Operator

Tarzan, Texas, United States

Job Reference 1250610

Location Tarzan, Texas, United States

Industry Oil & Gas - Offshore Oil

Function Field Services

Job Type Contract

Date Added October 29, 2024

Our client is seeking a Lease Operator to work within their facilities located in Tarzan, Texas on a 12-month assignment (with the possibility of extension depending on performance).

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
  • Follows and enforces all safety rules.
  • Primary operations contact for their facilities.
  • Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points.
  • Reviews computer data and computer-generated schematics to ensure process is optimized.
  • Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, to ensure correct operation.
  • Issues Safe Work Permits, which involves high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel and process safety risks associated with operating unit.
  • Performs gas testing as necessary to ensure Operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities to be performed.
  • Process monitoring activities include Gauge Tanks, read meters, accurately record data, taking product samples, differential pressure, chemical injection rates, checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc.
  • Performs "visual maintenance" by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or vibration to ensure all equipment is operating within its defined operating envelope.
  • Adjusts local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window.
  • Keep Company Vehicle Maintained and in good working condition.
  • Coordinate Oil Sales and saltwater hauling as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets properly and note reasons for production changes.
  • Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
  • Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.).
  • Communicates with Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed.
  • Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies.
  • Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment including handheld monitors and computer monitoring equipment.
  • Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
  • Participates in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business that they are assigned to execute.
  • Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures.
  • Executes work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.).
  • Attaches a high priority to resolving environmental problems.
  • Understands and follows all working rules.
  • Continuously improves job knowledge and skills.
  • Demonstrates reliable attendance.
  • Able to work independently where appropriate.
  • Supports the team effort to execute assigned tasks and meet the team’s business objectives.

Requirements:
  • Experience as a Lease Operator.
  • Experience with artificial lift systems (ESPs, rod, PAGL).
  • Ability to climb 30’ tank stairway if necessary.
  • Computer skills (MS Excel, MS Teams, Evin, XSPOC, Ignition, Intelex).
  • Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift.
  • Mechanically inclined- will need to be able to make minor repairs to dumps, valves, wellhead equipment, other misc. production equipment
  • Good communication- relay all pertinent information to route partner and field management team.
  • Ability to work safely and notice hazards.
  • Ability to work alone.
  • Horizontal well management.
  • High volumes of fast oil.
  • Needs experience in plungers, rod lift, angular high-pressure gas.
  • Bigger batteries w/ VRU’s.
  • Ability to troubleshoot battery issues.

Work Schedule: 10/4 rotation, 10 hours per day (day shift)

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