Well Test Operator

Minerals Technologies•New Iberia, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company. CETCO Energy Services, a Minerals Technologies Company, provides treatment for problematic fluids and measuring well performance. This position is for a Well Test Operator in New Iberia, Louisiana. The role involves assisting in all aspects of field operations to a high standard, prioritizing safety, and generating field Job Safety Analysis reports. The operator will also assist with equipment maintenance, maintain a high standard of housekeeping, and utilize stop work authority when necessary. The position requires effective communication skills, common knowledge of electronic and computer skills, and the ability to work with high pressure and hazardous chemicals. The operator must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects, be willing to learn and share assignments, and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Participation in OE/Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and Daily Management Control, is also expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required, college preferred.
Must have working knowledge of MS Office.
Professional demeanour and willingness to learn.
Professional peer cooperation.
Attention to detail. (E.g. field notes, observations, etc.).
Self-directed and take initiative when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor or coordinator.
Adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments.
Perform multiple tasks at once.
High level of integrity, dependability, and self-control to maintain composure.
Learn and memorize procedures.
Prioritize work and be persistent as needed.
Manage time effectively and efficiently.
Meet established deadlines.
Display a cooperative attitude.
Read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures.
Attend/use all required training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, client, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to apply logical and spatial understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several defined variables in standardized situations.
Ability to understand and coordinate sequential task activities.
Possess/obtain any necessary service-specific licenses which are required (e.g., CDL).
Ability to travel to job sites and to physically perform all aspects of the job in close proximity to others.
Incumbent must meet applicable Federal and/or State regulations/requirements regarding qualifications of drivers FMCSA or Pipeline work – PHMSA.

Nice To Haves

College preferred (education).

Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of field operations to a high standard in accordance with CETCO’s and the customer’s requirements.
Work with safety as a top priority in order to minimize accidents and incidents.
Generate field Job Safety Analysis reports.
Assist with maintenance on all equipment.
Continually improve personal knowledge and experience.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, good discipline and respect for peers and superiors.
Utilize stop work authority when an unsafe or unclear work situation is encountered.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Common knowledge of electronic and computer skills.
Working with high pressure and hazardous chemicals.
Able to manage multiple, concurrent projects.
Willingness to learn and share assignments.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Effectively deal with deadlines and changing priorities.
Ensures completion of at least one (1) Personnel Evaluation by a higher-ranking employee per month.
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Suggestions, Daily Management Control, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
Attend all OE training as it is deployed by the OE team.
Suggestions – meet requirement per year.
Gemba walk done daily.
Establish Core Competencies in Service Line-specific Equipment (e.g., identification, basic functions) & in its basic operation.
Assist in Rig Up and Rig Down of the Equipment.
Learn basic maintenance of the equipment.
Learn how to take basic readings & measurements and how to record them.
Learn basic job flow process and typical SOPs.
Training and Ability to read and to understand a PFD and basic elements of a P&ID with supervision.
Training and Operating filter systems, Oil/H2O separations tanks, produced water treatment systems, and oilfield chemistry with supervision.
Establish Core Competencies in Safety and in Operational Excellence (PEC & MTI Onboarding).
Be assigned a mentor for each job.
Learn the chain-of-command both within the Yard and on job locations.
Know who the coordinators (e.g., HR, Safety, OE, etc.) are within their respective locations/organizations.
Be able to understand SWA and when to utilize it.
Exhibit a willingness to function as a Team Member and to actively participate in Yard Initiatives and Activities.
Exhibit a desire to learn from other Team Members and to learn more about the equipment, job design, etc.
Ability to travel to job sites and to physically perform all aspects of the job in close proximity to others.
Exhibits ability to take direction from others.
Directs Customer inquiries to Team leader.
Exhibits a professional demeanor and appearance before, during, and after a job.
Displays a positive attitude at all times.
Works safely, maintains a high standard of housekeeping (5S), and has good discipline.
Exhibits respect for Team Members, Customers, and the public at all times while on duty.