Production Technician III

Location: Victoria, TX (candidates up to 80 miles from Karnes, TX, or Panna Maria, TX)
Schedule: 5/40
Type: W2 Contract (12 months, potential extension)
Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision & 401(k)
* This position does not offer relocation assistance

Role Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to safely and efficiently operate and optimize wells and pads along an assigned route. You will ensure all key production and operational metrics are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Production Monitoring & Optimization

• Identify production variance using tools such as:
  • Production Viewer
  • PI
  • Cygnet
• Ensure all wells meet or exceed Clean Average (CA) targets
• Develop and execute step-by-step action plans for underperforming wells
• Escalate issues when needed in the following order:
  1. Lead Area Technician
  2. Optimizer
  3. Production Foreman

Metrics & Compliance

• Ensure all daily operational KPIs are met
• Maintain full compliance with inspection and maintenance schedules

Site Inspections

• Verify no overdue inspections
• Use Power BI (PBI) tools to track due inspections

Plunger Inspections

• Ensure inspections are within KPI limits:
  • Less than 5,000 miles
  • Less than 12 months since last inspection
• Use PBI tools to monitor compliance

Verifications & Data Integrity

• Utilize:
  • COW Tool
  • SIMOPS
• Maintain a 15% verification-to-gap ratio annually (individual target)

Coding & Reporting

• Ensure all well coding is accurate and up to date:
  • Normal Ops – No Action: Wells performing at expected levels
  • Base Backout – No Action: Verified underperformance due to line pressure
• Confirm all wells above CA are properly coded
• Follow up on wells in engineering/optimization status longer than 7 days

Field Support

• Provide operational support in other areas when:
  • Your route is complete
  • Daily metrics are achieved

Basic Requirements & Training Expectations

Accountability

• Take ownership of performance and development
• Seek guidance from senior team members when needed

Technical Knowledge Requirements

Plunger Lift Systems

• Understand plunger lift fundamentals and operation
• Perform inspections using proper tools and procedures:
  • Calipers
  • Plunger removal tools
  • SOPs and spare parts
• Use tools such as:
  • Power BI (Plunger Page)
  • Cygnet
  • Enbase
• Troubleshoot issues before escalation

Gas Lift Systems

• Understand casing vs. tubing pressure relationships
• Maintain proper injection rates (avoid over/under injecting)
• Identify performance issues using:
  • Cygnet
  • Well throughput data

Well Operations Knowledge

• Wellhead compression basics
• Free-flowing wells:
  • Casing wells
  • Tubing wells
  • OTAP wells

Digital Tools Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient with:

• Cygnet
• Production Viewer
• BPX Ops Toolkit
• Enbase
• SORA
• PI
• Microsoft Teams & Outlook
• GIS systems

Equipment Experience (Facility Dependent)

Familiarity with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:

• Wellheads and compressors
• Separators (HP/LP)
• Heater treaters
• Blowcases
• Scrubbers (suction, discharge, flash gas)
• Chemical systems and fuel gas systems
• Tank management systems
• Gas lift valves (GLVs)
• Air compressors
• Coalescers and catalytic heaters
• Control valves and safety systems
• Containment and environmental controls

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Team-oriented and proactive communicator
• Willingness to learn and grow technically