Well Operations Technician III

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• Communicate with the engineering team to choose the correct forms of artificial lift, troubleshoot wells, test new forms of technology, and minimize failure rates.
• Lead failure meetings to identify root causes and improvement opportunities with cross‑function team of engineering, workover, chemical and lease operator representatives.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair pump off controllers, radios, and drives.
• Troubleshoot problem wells using multiple tools and techniques both in the field and computer.
• Thorough familiarity with all configuration and inspection of rod pumps, including annual pumping unit inspections and repairs.
• Troubleshoot all forms of artificial lift through personal knowledge or external resources.
• Work with a multi‑disciplined team to complete maintenance on well pad surface equipment.
• Perform artificial lift design using Rodstar.
• Complete failure analysis on wells before turning over to engineering.
• Coordinate with workover team during well intervention.
• Operate and perform minor repairs on model D and E Echometers.
• Demonstrate proficiency with PC based computer applications including but not limited to MS Office applications, Cygnet, TAM, OFM, Avocet, XBal.
• Assist in evaluation of chemical programs, maintaining consistent communication with the chemical team.
• Supervise crews and cranes on pumping unit moves and repairs.
• Attend pump teardowns and work with pump shops, engineering and the chemical team to complete Root Cause Failure Analysis on all downhole equipment failure.
• Mentor lease operators on troubleshooting wells and issues at the facilities.
• Handle all regulatory matters including handling the H‑5s, H‑15s, and MITs.
• Supervise well stimulations and smaller intervention work including wireline, slickline, swabbing units.
• Handle miscellaneous jobs as needed, including flowback, data integrity reviews, hot watering, and temporary assistant foreman duties.

• High School Degree or GED
• 6+ years of experience
• Team player willing to take active role in team responsibilities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Willingness to share knowledge with others.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Good safety and driving record.
• Good knowledge of safe oil and gas operations and procedures in mature secondary and tertiary recovery fields.
• Follow safe practices with regard to oil field electrical installations.

• Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication settings.
• Results:
  Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust.
• Culture:
  Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.

The products we deliver power increasingly cleaner electricity across the globe, fuel tractors and trucks, make fertilizer to keep the world's food supply on the table, and heat our schools, hospitals and businesses.

Our employees bring a wide range of talents and skills to the job every day to tackle complex business challenges. We believe in providing a truly rewarding work environment supported by a benefits platform that ranks among the best in our peer group. Our company offers career development opportunities where employees can…