Operator-Mixing Plant

Ranger Energy•Midland, TX

About The Position

A Mixing Plant Operator is accountable for the safe operation of assigned mixing plant equipment. The Mixing Plant Operator will also be responsible for running mixing plant coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs and a complete understanding of fluids and chemicals compatibilities. Service and maintain mixing plant equipment Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain appropriate maintenance records Safely operate pumps for the transfer of liquid Maintain and record accurate tank fluid levels Safely rig up and rig down fluid mixing plant on coil tubing unit, stick pipe drill outs or workover locations Safely rig up mixing plant to reverse pumps for stick pipe units, coil tubing pump trucks Mix chemicals to control downhole pressures Communicate with appropriate on-site crews and/or company representative to use correct chemical quantities based on well conditions Safely rig up and rig down equipment used for mixing plant operations Follows and supports all AWS HSE policies, procedures and best practices Knows and uses appropriate PPE at all times Drives company vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off road situations including two track roads Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/management

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year experience running mixing plant, coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs, required
Demonstrate knowledge of fluid and chemical compatibilities, required
Basic math skills problem solving and organizational skills, required
Maintain valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR, required
Ability to communicate, read & write in English, required
Able to multi-task in fast paced environment
Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access device up to 15 feet
Demonstrates ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with customers, visitors, vendors, and other employees
Ability to clear/pass pre-employment screening, testing and job-relevant hiring requirements, required
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law, required
Able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on routine basis
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold
Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE
This position routinely works alone on a location and cannot rely on supervision or assistance from others, if present on site.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge Aphron Light Weight Fluid systems, preferred
Prior experience working with computer based workorder system, preferred
Prior experience with KPA, preferred
Class A (CDL), preferred
Experience working rotational shift work, working in inclement weather, and/or manual labor experience, preferred

Responsibilities

safe operation of assigned mixing plant equipment
running mixing plant coil tubing and stick pipe drill outs
understanding of fluids and chemicals compatibilities
Service and maintain mixing plant equipment
Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain appropriate maintenance records
Safely operate pumps for the transfer of liquid
Maintain and record accurate tank fluid levels
Safely rig up and rig down fluid mixing plant on coil tubing unit, stick pipe drill outs or workover locations
Safely rig up mixing plant to reverse pumps for stick pipe units, coil tubing pump trucks
Mix chemicals to control downhole pressures
Communicate with appropriate on-site crews and/or company representative to use correct chemical quantities based on well conditions
Safely rig up and rig down equipment used for mixing plant operations
Follows and supports all AWS HSE policies, procedures and best practices
Knows and uses appropriate PPE at all times
Drives company vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off road situations including two track roads
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/management