Production Technician

bp•Shreveport, LA

21h•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly-motivated, mechanically inclined Production Operator with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. I/E, electrical, and programming experience is a plus. You will be responsible for working in the field with other teams to maintain new infrastructure (well, equipment, facilities), perform repairs, perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment, diagnose issues, conduct root cause failure analysis, pre and post job reviews, handle contractor work, collect data / validate conditions, and investigate customer/3rd party issues. Key components of this role are supporting a continuous improvement business mindset with periodic quality assurance or verifications of business processes including safety, understanding and driving non-desired outcomes (defects and variability) out of the operating model, and collaborating across teams to drive improvement into the business though fundamental changes in operating practices. The physical demands are frequent: standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements. In addition, there are periodic demands of: operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50lbs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with remote staff on problems that may be encountered using phone, video, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, or virtual assist technology.
Analytical prowess to leverage data and available resources to resolve key issues that arise every single day in the field.
Gain full cycle understanding of oil and gas operating systems from reservoir to sales line.
Actively schedule activities and make yourself available to assist others and build partnerships.
Actively participate as a member of business unit to improve team processes and build interdependent team safety culture.
Proven ability to learn or conduct basic failure analysis.
Validated problem-solving ability used in similar settings with impactful results to the business.
Experience using data to drive decision-making.
High level of aptitude and interest with new technology.
Working knowledge of artificial lift systems to include plunger lift/intermitter wells.
High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil and gas or other manufacturing/industrial business
Technical school certificate or degree
Electrical and mechanical background with experience working in lean processes environment
Conscious of desired vs. non-desired outcomes and willingness to affect change
Growth mindset: Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly
Extraordinary listening and social skills along with upbeat, naturally inquisitive, and confidence-instilling approach both remotely and in person.
Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as-builts and review contractor invoices.
Experience managing contractors to ensure safe job execution.
Adaptable to changes in the work environment and handling challenging demands.
Understanding of databases, data entry, and use of apps to enter data.

Responsibilities

Maintain new infrastructure (well, equipment, facilities)
Perform repairs
Perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment
Diagnose issues
Conduct root cause failure analysis
Pre and post job reviews
Handle contractor work
Collect data / validate conditions
Investigate customer/3rd party issues
Supporting a continuous improvement business mindset with periodic quality assurance or verifications of business processes including safety
Understanding and driving non-desired outcomes (defects and variability) out of the operating model
Collaborating across teams to drive improvement into the business though fundamental changes in operating practices