Optimization Operator

Devon Energy•Hobbs, NM

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. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the designated Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) specialist responsible for implementing comprehensive energy isolation procedures across base production operations and construction activities at company facilities. Key Duties: Execute Lock Out Tag Out procedures for multiple concurrent work activities, ensuring complete isolation of hazardous energy sources to protect personnel and equipment Apply LOTO protocols in accordance with Devon Energy's established safety procedures, standards, and regulatory compliance requirements Coordinate energy isolation activities across diverse operational scenarios, including production operations, facility maintenance, and construction projects Verify proper implementation of lockout/tagout devices and ensure all affected equipment is safely de-energized before work authorization Maintain accurate documentation and records of all LOTO activities per company protocols Collaborate with production, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of LOTO procedures into daily operations Conduct pre-job safety assessments to identify all potential energy sources requiring isolation Remove LOTO devices and restore equipment to operational status following established protocols and verification procedures Core Requirement: All LOTO procedures must be performed in strict adherence to Devon Energy's safety protocols, procedures, and industry best practices to maintain zero-injury operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.
2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Operations, Process Optimization, Equipment Operations and Repair or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.
Oral & Written Communication
Results Oriented
Active Learning
Digital Literacy
Business Acumen
SCADA Systems
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Troubleshooting
Simulation Software and Modeling
Equipment Maintenance
Data Analysis
XSPOC or equivalent
Knowledge of Pi
Data Visualization

Nice To Haves

Industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) specialist responsible for implementing comprehensive energy isolation procedures across base production operations and construction activities at company facilities.
Execute Lock Out Tag Out procedures for multiple concurrent work activities, ensuring complete isolation of hazardous energy sources to protect personnel and equipment
Apply LOTO protocols in accordance with Devon Energy's established safety procedures, standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
Coordinate energy isolation activities across diverse operational scenarios, including production operations, facility maintenance, and construction projects
Verify proper implementation of lockout/tagout devices and ensure all affected equipment is safely de-energized before work authorization
Maintain accurate documentation and records of all LOTO activities per company protocols
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of LOTO procedures into daily operations
Conduct pre-job safety assessments to identify all potential energy sources requiring isolation
Remove LOTO devices and restore equipment to operational status following established protocols and verification procedures