Lead Operator- Offshore

Wood•Lafayette, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is searching for an offshore Lead Operator with offshore production operating experience. The work schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off, with a work terminal out of Mouton Cove, LA. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Requirements

5 years of experience required in oil and gas production
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
6- 10 years’ experience in oil and gas production preferred.
Experience in completing production paperwork.

Responsibilities

Monitors and records the production of gas, oil, and water from computer and meter readings.
Performs regulatory inspections which involve tasks such as: testing safety devices high and low pressures; checking fluid levels in the separator, tank, and other parts of the vessel; inspecting wellheads for leaks and deficiencies, and recording data on required forms for computer input.
Performs visual inspections by walking around facility and equipment to check for pollution, leaks, temperature variances, and mechanical problems; making appropriate repairs and adjustments.
Inputs data from recorded levels and pressures in the computer for daily or periodic reporting.
Performs minor mechanical and equipment repairs as required on items such as pumps and valves.
Cleans equipment and work area to keep them free of oil, trash, and other debris or filth.
Performs mandated inspections on safety and fire extinguishing equipment by checking the general condition and gauge pressures.
Runs and pulls pigs according to an established schedule, inserting and removing the pig from the trap either by hand or using a hoist.
Responsible for making daily operational decisions of a complex nature.
Additional duties as required.