Lease Operator III

RWDY Inc•Big Lake, TX

5d•$50 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units, and related facilities. The position focuses on oil, gas, and water separation facility operations and major utilities, with secondary expertise across other operations. The project includes on-site facility start-up and the use of operating tools, procedures, work permitting, and training. Experience with new facility start-up and operations is highly desirable. This is a hands-on role focused on troubleshooting surface equipment, diagnosing and resolving alarms, and trending data using SCADA. The operator is expected to work independently when appropriate and communicate operating conditions and changes to the Production Foreman. An agency vehicle is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Previous experience in a closely related position.
Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift.
Availability for call-out as situations dictate.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Ability to maintain, operate, and repair surface equipment associated with oil and gas production.
Computer proficiency and good written and oral communication skills.
Physical ability to lift more than 50 pounds and climb ladders and stairways.
Ability to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment.
Comfort working independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new facility start-up and operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain personal safety and the safety of co-workers by following and enforcing safety rules.
Serve as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities; understand process flow, basic unit chemistry, major line-ups, and 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 work areas using vision, hearing, smell, and touch to verify correct operation.
Issue Safe Work Permits with knowledge of current operating conditions and the chemical, personnel, and process safety risks of the operating unit.
Perform gas testing as needed to verify areas are safe for maintenance activities.
Monitor processes by gauging tanks, reading meters, recording data, taking product samples, checking differential pressure and chemical injection rates, and checking for leaks, freezing, or overheating.
Perform visual maintenance by checking temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, vibration, and other critical performance parameters against equipment operating limits.
Adjust local process parameters, including temperature and pressure, to keep product specifications within the optimal operating window.
Maintain the company vehicle in good working condition.
Coordinate oil sales and salt water hauling as needed.
Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets and document reasons for production changes.
Check control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
Perform basic equipment maintenance, such as adding lube oil and water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, and clearing equipment.
Communicate existing process conditions and changes made or needed to the Production Foreman.
Prepare equipment for winter and summer conditions to maximize efficiency.
Monitor field equipment using electronic test equipment, handheld monitors, and computer monitoring systems.
Inspect safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement across assigned business areas.
Follow environmental policies and procedures, minimize impacts such as flaring emissions and oil spills, and prioritize resolution of environmental problems.
Follow working rules and continuously improve job knowledge and skills.
Maintain reliable attendance, work independently where appropriate, and support the team in meeting business objectives.
Troubleshoot surface equipment, diagnose and resolve alarms, and trend operational data using SCADA.