Sr. Operations Specialist - Production

SM-Energy Company•Big Lake, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, assists professionals in the field with operations specialist duties per role specific knowledge. Responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities. Responsible for surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations. May monitor or lead the work of lower-level operations specialists. Provides operational assistance to personnel based on specialty. Some duties may include, but not limited to, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, understanding of POC and Well Analyzer with ability to interpret results.

Requirements

Able to input and audit AVM reports for accuracy and completeness.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Minimum 4+ years of work experience required.
Proficient level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
Oil and gas industry experience a plus.
Well versed in Scada, PLC, POC, VFD and Well Analyzer systems
Well versed understanding of all facility and facility automation equipment including O2 analyzers, H2S detection devices, VRU’s, VRV’s, VRT’s, Static Mixers, Varro Units, Dryer Units, and compressed air systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for surveillance of field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations
Proficient ability to provide basic technical and mechanical assistance to production operations personnel
Analyze various tickets, work orders, records, and other administrative reports to manage trends and to support recommendations
Proficient understanding of oil and gas flow operations and relative equipment
Train mentor and coach less experienced employees
Conduct job safety analysis
Attend integrated solutions meetings and interact with engineers
Manage and support all areas of operations to ensure internal process and daily requirements are fulfilled
Coordinate with third party contractors to schedule and follow up on installation and preventive maintenance programs
Ensure all work assignments are carried out with the highest level of quality and safety precautions
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning (PSSR’s), and daily operations equipment
Learn and become an expert with all current and upcoming process equipment.
Coordinate field repairs with third party construction crews
Support the Operations Surveillance Room
Able to work with third party companies to ensure good relations.
Able to help train and mentor lease operators.
Able to backfill as a lease operator when needed.
Maintain proper inventory and material transfer.
Reviews trends of production data to identify anomalies.
Works closely with other departments to ensure found issues are being communicated and properly corrected.