Sr. Operations Specialist - Production

SM Energy Company•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Sr. Operations Specialist assists field professionals with role-specific operations duties. The position is responsible for oil and gas well operations and testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveilling field operations, and maintaining production operations databases. The specialist may monitor or lead lower-level operations specialists and provides operational assistance based on their area of expertise. Duties may include equipment calibration and troubleshooting, and understanding POC and Well Analyzer systems and interpreting their results. The role supports and manages operations to meet internal processes and daily requirements, coordinates with third-party contractors, and helps ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard. It also includes reviewing production data and administrative records, mentoring employees, supporting field repairs and commissioning, and backfilling as a lease operator when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficient familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Proficient understanding of oil and gas flow operations and related equipment.
Working knowledge of SCADA, PLC, POC, VFD, and Well Analyzer systems.
Understanding of facility and facility automation equipment, including O2 analyzers, H2S detection devices, VRUs, VRVs, VRTs, static mixers, Varro Units, dryer units, and compressed air systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and commission equipment and support daily operations.
Ability to input and audit AVM reports for accuracy and completeness.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience or ability to train and mentor lease operators.

Responsibilities

Surveil field operations and maintain databases related to production operations.
Provide basic technical and mechanical assistance to production operations personnel.
Analyze tickets, work orders, records, and administrative reports to identify trends and support recommendations.
Train, mentor, and coach less experienced employees and lease operators.
Conduct job safety analyses and ensure assignments are completed with appropriate quality and safety precautions.
Attend integrated solutions meetings and interact with engineers.
Manage and support operational areas to ensure internal processes and daily requirements are fulfilled.
Coordinate with third-party contractors to schedule and follow up on equipment installation and preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct business ethically and make decisions that help ensure the safety of people associated with SM facilities.
Input and audit AVM reports for accuracy and completeness.
Troubleshoot, commission, and operate daily operations equipment, including conducting PSSR activities.
Learn current and upcoming process equipment.
Coordinate field repairs with third-party construction crews and maintain effective working relationships with third-party companies.
Support the Operations Surveillance Room.
Backfill as a lease operator when needed.
Maintain proper inventory and material transfers.
Review production data trends to identify anomalies.
Work with other departments to communicate identified issues and ensure they are corrected.
Perform other duties as assigned.