Station Operator I

Scout Energy Management•Roosevelt, UT

12d

About The Position

The Station Operator I monitors and manages production in an assigned area to maximize output and control lease operating expenses. The role develops and applies basic knowledge of production operations and associated equipment, performs routine maintenance and minor repairs, and optimizes production and facility processing while maintaining product specifications. The operator responds to plant alarms and problems, maintains production and measurement equipment, and supports environmental compliance and spill prevention. The position may involve operating multiple routes, overtime, and participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited, state-certified program.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug and background check.
Ability to work with a diverse team.
Working knowledge of process equipment, separation, and flow.
Ability to operate multiple routes as directed by the Production Foreman.
Familiarity with SCADA systems.
Basic computer skills, including data entry into electronic databases.
Ability to work safely and follow company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Integrity, good communication skills, and a positive attitude.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.
Ability to maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required and participate in an on-call rotation.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to perform vigorous outdoor activities; work extended hours; climb, bend, kneel, squat, work with arms extended above the head, twist the upper body, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and be exposed to extreme weather; drive a vehicle; and operate forklifts and light industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

CDL; may be required in some locations.
Certifications from trade schools and/or professional organizations.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment within oil and gas facilities.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage production in the assigned production area to maximize production and control lease operating expenses.
Develop a basic knowledge of production operations and associated equipment.
Maintain company-provided tools and equipment, including a cell phone, vehicle, and computer.
Perform routine maintenance on production equipment, including separation and measurement equipment.
Recognize downtime effects on volumes, identify downtime issues such as RPs, TLs, and PCs, and report them promptly, with a target of less than 24 hours; understand alarm management to minimize downtime.
Consider lease costs in daily activities, prevent tool and equipment loss, perform lease maintenance as needed to reduce contract labor, use the buddy system as needed, and reduce overtime effects.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair minor production-equipment issues; perform repairs with limited supervision.
Optimize production using systems and techniques such as POCs, PL setpoints, and identifying restrictions.
Optimize facility processing and maintain proper product specifications.
Respond to plant alarms and problems and make appropriate corrections.
Maximize well production and maintain production and measurement equipment.
Practice spill prevention countermeasures, control reporting, and environmental compliance monitoring.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Foreman.