B2 - Field Operator

Job Objective

Monitors and operates wells and associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors, pumping units, valves, tanks, and other vessels, and helps maintain a safe work environment for the company.

Position is field‑based; employees must spend at least 90% of their time on site to support operational activities.

• Gauges and records tank and gas meter readings.
• Opens and closes valves and tank hatches.
• Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and recommends repairs.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies for daily tasks.
• Reads automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine flow rates and tank contents.
• Operates pumps and mobile telephone/radio.
• Turns bleeder valves or lowers sample container into tank to obtain oil sample.
• Retrieves and performs required tests for quality and integrity of product samples.
• Maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments.
• Obtains temperature readings by lowering thermometer into tanks.
• Completes "Daily Production Sheets" and reports results by the daily deadline.
• Completes "8‑Day Gauge Reports" with beginning and ending tank levels and reports results monthly.
• Completes other daily records such as "Compressor/Dehy/Flare Reports," "Spill/Sheen/Tank Inspection Reports," and "Daily Pipeline Surveillance Reports" and submits results at month‑end.
• Implements the company’s "Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan" (SPCC) as needed.
• Reports leads or defective valves to supervisor.
• Tightens connections with wrenches; greases and oils valves using grease gum and oil can.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions such as loose connections and leaks.
• Clamps seal around valves to secure tanks.
• Records meter and pressure readings at gas wells.
• Gauges tanks containing petroleum and natural gas byproducts such as condensate, oil, saltwater, or natural gasoline.
• Starts pumps and opens valves to regulate flow of oil according to delivery schedules.
• Shuts down equipment, following supervisor instructions, in case of an emergency.
• May be required to work at multiple fields.
• Adheres to the company’s values—integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports the company vision and mission.
• Monitors alarms and responds to alarms/pages 24 hours per day.

• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, weekend rotations, etc.).
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards, and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Follows direction and executes tasks effectively as assigned by leadership.
• Maintains professional behavior and demonstrates strong working relationships through teamwork and communication.
• Ensures company vehicles are used for business purposes only.
• Reports safety incidents promptly and follows established safety protocols.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

• Four (4) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior Hilcorp field experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior CO(2) EOR production experience.
• Requires less supervision in routine duties.
• Demonstrates increasing understanding of how the oil/gas facility and plant work together from wells to sales lines.
• Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised, anticipate and correct problems before they occur.
• Demonstrates routine operation of the facility unsupervised while maintaining safety and accurate records.
• Demonstrates ability to direct work and train lower‑rank employees.
• Displays awareness of simultaneous activities at the job site on a routine basis.
• Recognizes non‑standard conditions, notifies supervisory staff, and offers solutions.
• Possesses basic math and mechanical skills.
• Possesses basic computer skills.