Lease Operator IV

Wood Group•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

Assumes the responsibility of supervising and assisting installation/repair crews with troubleshooting artificial lift production equipment and scoping repairs and installation of all types of surface and subsurface equipment and locations. Writes and oversees permit-type jobs including but not limited to hot work and confined entry. Assist the Artificial Lift Corrosion Representative (ALCR) with the routine management of artificial lift activities in the field. Developing the competencies to advance to ALCR. Actively support Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the MCBU Safe Practice Manual, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event. Rigorous participation in the JSA, PTW (Permit to Work), and SWA (Stop Work Authority), Pressure Pumping Standard, and procedures. Works with Artificial Lift Corrosion Representative (ALCR) to understand and manage the gas lift, rod pump, electric submersible, and plunger lift systems. Work closely with the ALCR to plan work and supervise crews installing, repairing, and replacing surface / subsurface equipment, ensuring competency and work quality. Serve as relief for the ALCR which may require weekend call-out duty. Works collaboratively with Field Specialists, PEs, and Trainees to optimize artificial lift, including run times and cycle management. Assure all work performed adheres to the company's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements. Perform quality lookbacks on executed jobs. Enter required data into the system of record. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
At least 4 years of current operations experience in oil and gas or related petrochemical industries, including experience with regulations and the maintenance and testing requirements associated with related safety devices
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), CMMS, and understanding of new software packages
Proficiency with artificial lift and field surveillance software systems (Rodstar, Centaur, Wellview, PIVision, EAM, Vogel Predictive, Petrosoft etc.)
Must live within 50 miles of the work location or be willing to relocate and possess a valid driver's license
Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime based on work activity
Must work 9/80 schedule
Must be able to work independently with at times minimal support
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a diverse team

Responsibilities

Supervising and assisting installation/repair crews with troubleshooting artificial lift production equipment
Scoping repairs and installation of all types of surface and subsurface equipment and locations
Writing and overseeing permit-type jobs including but not limited to hot work and confined entry
Assisting the Artificial Lift Corrosion Representative (ALCR) with the routine management of artificial lift activities in the field
Developing the competencies to advance to ALCR
Actively supporting Health, Environment, and Safety processes
Working with Artificial Lift Corrosion Representative (ALCR) to understand and manage the gas lift, rod pump, electric submersible, and plunger lift systems
Planning work and supervising crews installing, repairing, and replacing surface / subsurface equipment
Serving as relief for the ALCR which may require weekend call-out duty
Working collaboratively with Field Specialists, PEs, and Trainees to optimize artificial lift
Assuring all work performed adheres to the company's Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements
Performing quality lookbacks on executed jobs
Entering required data into the system of record
Acting as Subsurface point of contact for all field specialists
Leading HSE as it relates to the field execution of the Subsurface program