Operator-Mixing Plant

Ranger Energy Services•Midland, TX

About The Position

A Mixing Plant Operator is accountable for the safe operation, servicing, and maintenance of assigned mixing plant equipment. The role includes operating mixing plant equipment for coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs, understanding fluid and chemical compatibility, mixing chemicals to control downhole pressure, and coordinating chemical quantities with on-site crews or company representatives based on well conditions. The operator safely rigs up and rigs down mixing plant equipment at coil tubing, stick pipe drill-out, and workover locations, and operates pumps for liquid transfer. The position also involves driving company vehicles across highways, rural roads, gravel surfaces, and off-road terrain. The operator follows AWS health, safety, and environmental policies and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. This position routinely works alone at a location and may not be able to rely on supervision or assistance from others. The work involves physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds routinely. The operator may enter confined spaces and access areas using ladders or other devices up to 15 feet. Work conditions may include wet or humid environments, extreme heat or cold, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles, and moderate to loud noise. Ranger Energy Services is an oil and gas completion and production solutions company focused on well servicing, wireline, and natural gas processing. The company describes its benefits program as comprehensive and competitive, with programs intended to support employees’ health, families, and future.

Requirements

At least one year of experience running a mixing plant and performing coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs.
Knowledge of fluid and chemical compatibilities.
Basic math, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR.
Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to enter confined spaces and access areas using ladders or other access devices up to 15 feet.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with customers, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening, testing, and job-relevant hiring requirements.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision.
Ability to work in wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat or cold.
Ability to work alone at a location without relying on supervision or assistance from others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Aphron Light Weight Fluid systems.
Prior experience with a computer-based work order system.
Prior experience with KPA.
Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Experience working rotational shifts, in inclement weather, and/or performing manual labor.

Responsibilities

Safely operate assigned mixing plant equipment.
Run mixing plant coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs and apply knowledge of fluid and chemical compatibilities.
Service and maintain mixing plant equipment.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate maintenance records.
Safely operate pumps to transfer liquids.
Maintain and record accurate tank fluid levels.
Safely rig up and rig down the fluid mixing plant at coil tubing, stick pipe drill-out, or workover locations.
Safely rig up the mixing plant to reverse pumps for stick pipe units and coil tubing pump trucks.
Mix chemicals to control downhole pressures.
Communicate with on-site crews and/or company representatives to determine correct chemical quantities based on well conditions.
Safely rig up and rig down equipment used for mixing plant operations.
Follow and support AWS HSE policies, procedures, and best practices, and use appropriate PPE.
Drive company vehicles across highways, rural paved and gravel roads, and off-road terrain.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.