Production Technician

Job Overview

This position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations, and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations. Non‑scheduled call‑outs outside normal business hours can be expected.

• Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, well pressure, and volume of chemicals used.
• Implement production and operations tests.
• Collect and review purchaser’s gauges and tests.
• Ensure coordination of personnel and systems to optimize transportation, minimize downtime, optimize production, and decrease environmental and safety risks.
• Coordinate and perform maintenance duties required to maintain operations and regulatory compliance.
• Operate and maintain various equipment associated with producing a well, including but not limited to wellheads, pumping units, pump‑off controllers, separators, burners, heater treaters, chemical pumps, meters, automation equipment, rotary screw compressors, and artificial lift equipment.
• Manage liquid production information.
• Evaluate daily production information estimates to identify production shortfalls that may be related to equipment problems, leaks, or spills, theft, or changing well conditions.
• Enter data into local databases and/or the corporate production database.
• Use plunger‑control automation to effectively optimize plunger operation and maximize production of gas/condensate/oil.
• Work with the Well Site Management Team.
• Witness the sale of oil and condensate and verify accurate measurement in the transfer of product to truck or pipeline.
• Check equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Examine well casings, wellheads, pressure vessels, liquid storage facilities, and other production equipment for integrity.
• Perform repairs on pipe fittings, minor line leaks, dump valves, float and pressure controllers, and automation equipment as necessary.
• Manage operating and maintenance expenditures.
• Participate in budget and production forecasts.
• Supervise contract personnel and well service companies during wireline operations, water/condensate transfers, chemical treatments, and other activity in the assigned area.
• Act as a liaison between field personnel and functional support groups, providing operational input to projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment.
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently without direct supervision.
• Technical skills related to math and analytical processes.
• Strong initiative and self‑starter attitude.
• Multi‑task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.
• Automation experience and hands‑on troubleshooting experience is preferred.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.