Lease Operator III or II

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers; follows and enforces all safety rules
• Serve as the primary operations contact for their facilities; understand process flow, basic chemistry associated with the unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment including isolation points; review computer data and computer-generated schematics to ensure the process is optimized
• Physically inspect and monitor equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch to ensure correct operation
• Issue Safe Work Permits, involving a high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel, and process safety risks associated with the operating unit
• Perform gas testing as necessary to ensure the operating area is safe to allow specific maintenance activities to be performed
• Perform process monitoring activities including gauging tanks, reading meters, accurately recording data, taking product samples, checking differential pressure and chemical injection rates, and checking for leaks, freezing, or overheating
• Perform "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
• Adjust local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window
• Keep the company vehicle maintained and in good working condition
• Coordinate oil sales and salt water hauling as necessary
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and note reasons for production changes
• Check control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned
• Perform basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.)
• Communicate with the Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed
• Perform winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies
• Monitor field equipment using electronic test equipment including hand-held monitors and computer monitoring equipment
• Inspect safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business assigned to execute
• Understand and perform work according to environmental policies and procedures, eliminating or minimizing environmental impacts and prioritizing resolution of environmental problems
• Understand and follow all working rules; continuously improve job knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate reliable attendance; work independently where appropriate and support the team effort to meet business objectives

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certificate required
• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player
• Strong effective communicator
• High level of personal initiative and commitment to improve business results
• Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift
• Must be available for call out as the situation dictates
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to maintain, operate, and repair surface equipment associated with the production of oil and gas
• Excellent computer skills with strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be physically able to lift more than 50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways
• Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment
• Experience with ESP and Gas Lifts; will be working on high volume wells; vertical facility experience a plus; familiar with flaring

Skills