Our client is seeking a Production Operator to work within their facilities located in the North Slope, Alaska on an initial 12-month assignment (with possibility of extension / becoming permanent).
Responsibilities
Participate in safety programs, operations toolboxes, and emergency response drills/events.
Ensure safe operation of production processes, pipelines, utilities, and safety systems within assigned Operating Areas.
Exercise Stop-Work Authority when conditions are unsafe or outside approved safety protocols.
Conduct routine operator rounds and area surveillance to monitor equipment and identify issues proactively.
Respond to process upsets and abnormal conditions, performing facility start-up and shutdown activities for planned and unplanned events.
Comply with all safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
Maintain operating integrity through adherence to Safe Operating Limits, Management of Change, and Control of Work processes.
Complete all required Training and Competency requirements to safely operate assigned facilities and/or drill sites.
Prepare and execute energy isolations and prepare equipment for maintenance.
Achieve production targets through proactive surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in oilfield or petrochemical operations.
Knowledge of field development strategies.
Understanding of processing facilities and operations.
Education & Experience
Associate degree or higher in process technology or relevant technical discipline preferred.
3 or more years of direct oilfield or petrochemical operations experience.
1 or more years’ experience in wells, remote gathering systems, or processing facilities.