Maintenance Operator

Devon Energy•Wink, TX

About The Position

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. Working under general supervision, the Maintenance Operator is responsible for maintaining equipment on oil and gas facilities, and repairing or replacing equipment as needed. The role performs moderately complex tasks and conducts inspections of equipment to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role maintains all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment and fosters strong connections with government officials and representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role follows established safety protocols and environmental regulations to create a secure and compliant work environment. The role is pivotal in ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of critical equipment, reducing downtime and optimizing overall efficiency. Performs moderately complex corrective tasks including Tank Valves, Seat and Trim, Dump Controllers, Kimray Valves, Water Transfer, Pumping Unit Stuffing Box, Sump Pots, and Ball Valves and performs work as scheduled by planner scheduler. Repairs or replaces well site equipment per environmental compliance and well site control on pneumatic equipment, and maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Maintenance Planners, Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department. Works under general supervision to assist in moderately complex oversight tasks, including developing and implementing SOPs, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization. Collaborates with the Maintenance Planner to streamline cycle times, identify steps during the pre-job planning process, and ensure timely closure of work orders. Maintains positive relationship with local, state, and federal representatives, and land owners and secures and maintains all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment. Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves moderately complex problems, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety. Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel. Provides field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences. Adheres to and promotes safety protocols and procedures and conducts work in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. Trains newly hired and/or less experienced maintenance operators and maintains batteries, wells, and plants to facilitate efficient production operations. Implements quality control measures to ensure that maintenance activities meet established standards. Engages in job planning, cost tracking, and reporting of job expenses to ensure accurate and efficient maintenance operations. Ensures work orders are executed promptly and safely, followed by accurate closure and verification.

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.
3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Control, Design, and Operations of Oil & Gas Facilities and Lease Operations with Maintenance Responsibilities or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.
Oral & Written Communication
Results Oriented
Active Learning
Digital Literacy
Business Acumen
Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
Safety Standards
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control
Vendor Coordination
Recordkeeping

Responsibilities

Maintaining equipment on oil and gas facilities, and repairing or replacing equipment as needed.
Performing moderately complex tasks and conducts inspections of equipment to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintaining all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment
Fostering strong connections with government officials and representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Following established safety protocols and environmental regulations to create a secure and compliant work environment.
Performing moderately complex corrective tasks including Tank Valves, Seat and Trim, Dump Controllers, Kimray Valves, Water Transfer, Pumping Unit Stuffing Box, Sump Pots, and Ball Valves and performs work as scheduled by planner scheduler.
Repairing or replacing well site equipment per environmental compliance and well site control on pneumatic equipment, and maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Maintenance Planners, Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Working under general supervision to assist in moderately complex oversight tasks, including developing and implementing SOPs, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization.
Collaborating with the Maintenance Planner to streamline cycle times, identify steps during the pre-job planning process, and ensure timely closure of work orders.
Maintaining positive relationship with local, state, and federal representatives, and land owners
Securing and maintaining all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment.
Recognizing, analyzing, and resolving moderately complex problems, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.
Possessing the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel.
Providing field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences.
Adhering to and promotes safety protocols and procedures and conducts work in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
Training newly hired and/or less experienced maintenance operators and maintains batteries, wells, and plants to facilitate efficient production operations.
Implementing quality control measures to ensure that maintenance activities meet established standards.
Engaging in job planning, cost tracking, and reporting of job expenses to ensure accurate and efficient maintenance operations.
Ensuring work orders are executed promptly and safely, followed by accurate closure and verification.