Field Operator III – Production
About The Position
The Field Operator III – Production is responsible for operating equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plans, reduce equipment failure, and ensure efficient resource utilization. This role involves executing daily work objectives with a focus on safety, housekeeping, and operational excellence, participating in safety meetings, monitoring wells and equipment, and performing basic maintenance activities. The operator will also be responsible for reporting alarms and emergencies, providing shift handovers, coordinating maintenance work, maintaining logbook entries, collecting samples, performing field testing, and participating in emergency response activities. Effective communication with the Operations Shift Supervisor and team members is crucial for addressing issues promptly and ensuring operational continuity. The role also includes diagnosing well performance issues, providing accurate production data, and supporting Wellwork operations.
Requirements
- Completed secondary education
- Prior experience as a Field Technician required
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong safety mindset (SSHE) with ability to influence others
- Extensive experience in pipeline and production operations
- Knowledge of operations management systems and tools
- Familiar with Emergency Response procedures
- Understanding of project philosophy and design specifications
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and commercial agreements
- Oil & Gas Production experience required
Nice To Haves
- Control Room experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute daily work objectives with focus on safety, housekeeping, and operational excellence
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Monitor wells and equipment; identify and implement corrective and optimization actions
- Perform basic maintenance activities as part of Equipment Care Technician responsibilities
- Report alarms, emergencies, or ESD system outages immediately
- Provide accurate and detailed shift handovers to ensure operational continuity
- Coordinate and monitor maintenance work (corrective, predictive, preventive)
- Maintain detailed logbook entries for all operational events and abnormalities
- Collect product samples and perform field lab testing
- Participate in emergency response activities
- Report incidents per internal guidelines and escalate as required
- Communicate effectively with Operations Shift Supervisor regarding activities and issues
- Support team communication to ensure issues are addressed promptly
- Diagnose well performance issues and provide accurate production data
- Ensure thorough diagnostics prior to requesting Wellwork intervention
- Verify wellhead and surface equipment readiness before Wellwork operations
- Support Wellwork operations as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
