26-729.E - WOA Field Operator

Hilcorp Energy•Deadhorse, AK

About The Position

The WOA Field Operator monitors and operates wells and associated surface equipment, including pumps, pumping units, valves, tanks, and other vessels, and helps maintain a safe work environment. This represented position is with the USW 4959. The operator is responsible for two or more pads during a shift and may be required to work at multiple pads. The role requires the ability to operate the field with increasing independence while keeping operations safe and environmentally sound and maintaining accurate records. The position follows a 14-day-on, 14-day-off schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts. The operator must also be available 24 hours per day for on-call questions and emergencies, and participates on the location emergency response team. Work may take place in arctic conditions.

Requirements

At least two years of oilfield experience.
Ability to work a 14-day-on, 14-day-off schedule with 12-hour shifts.
Ability to work in arctic conditions.
Basic mathematics and mechanical skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
Consider safety in all decisions.
Ability to drive a ¾-ton pickup throughout the field and hook up to, back, and pull trailers.
High school graduation or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability, and skill for the position.
Ability to work with less supervision on routine duties and increasingly operate the field unsupervised.
Ability to understand how the oil and gas facility operates from wells through production facilities to oil and gas sales lines.
Ability to anticipate and correct problems before they occur or affect other facility operations.
Ability to direct work and train employees of lower rank or experience.
Willingness and ability to oversee simultaneous activities at the job site and recognize non-standard conditions, notify supervisors, and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

Shut in and bring on wells as needed.
Oversee and approve work on assigned well pads and remain accountable for all personnel on the pads.
Follow permit-to-work procedures and ASH book requirements.
Inspect equipment, pipelines, valves, and flanges for safety issues, leaks, wear, malfunctions, or loose connections, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
Create work orders for needed repairs and procure materials and supplies for daily tasks.
Work safely and follow company safe work procedures.
Drive a ¾-ton pickup throughout the field and hook up to, back, and pull trailers.
Retrieve spinouts on WCs as needed.
Complete daily records, record readings and test results, and conduct daily rounds.
Implement the company’s Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) as needed.
Report leaks and defective equipment, wellheads, or flowlines to a supervisor.
Tighten loose connections and service equipment as needed.
Monitor meters, pressure readings, and alarms, and respond to alarms as needed while on shift.
Open and shut valves to regulate oil flow into and out of manifold buildings.
Shut down equipment under supervisor instructions in emergencies and respond to emergency situations.
Coordinate with the Production Control Center to operate and respond to field situations.
Adhere to company values, vision, mission, work schedule, and attendance standards; be punctual for work and meetings.
Work effectively as part of a team and take direction from front-line supervision.
Be available 24 hours per day for on-call questions and emergencies.
Keep information confidential and protect company assets, including intellectual property.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related work as needed.
Participate on the location emergency response team.
Operate the field independently as appropriate, anticipate and correct problems, and maintain safe, environmentally sound operations and accurate records.
Direct and train employees of lower rank or experience, remain aware of simultaneous site activities, and identify non-routine conditions, notify supervisors, and recommend solutions.