Bakken Field Operators
Listed on 2026-04-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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What role you will play in our team- This job posting is for multiple openings across multiple positions. Apply where you are interested; application will be sorted throughout the process.
- Exxon Mobil is seeking field operators across multiple crafts in the Bakken area (Williston, Tioga, and Alexander). These maintenance roles include:
- Lease Operator – Maintain and monitor daily production operations at oil and gas sites.
- Pipeline Operator – Monitors, maintains, and controls flow of products through pipeline systems.
- Chemical Technician – Maintain and monitor chemical treatment used in drilling, production, and maintenance operations.
Lease Operator
- Steward field safety and environmental initiatives along with contractor oversight in your area of responsibility.
- Accurately document and record production data, while communicating effectively with co‑workers and supervisors.
- Troubleshoot and perform field maintenance and general housekeeping focused on maintaining reliability.
- Coordinate maintenance and facility repairs with multiple teams.
- Comply with company policies along with state and federal regulations, including site security, and perform monthly and quarterly inspections.
- Perform daily operation of pipeline gathering systems located in Williston, ND including daily rounds, weekly, monthly and yearly inspections of assigned area of responsibility, maintenance ticket submittal and follow‑up until completion.
- Lead pre‑task briefings to ensure all hazards and mitigations are identified prior to starting tasks.
- Promote a strong safety culture.
- Conduct regular pipeline pigging, valve maintenance and right of way monitoring.
- Use Ignition and SCADA systems to monitor operations.
- Perform Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out process on pressure vessels and pipelines.
- Write and document permits associated with daily activities.
- Execute area operator responsibilities on all permits executed with area responsibilities.
- Adjust & optimize chemical injection rates based on production volumes or H2S readings.
- Perform pump & equipment maintenance and general housekeeping.
- Troubleshoot & repair problems with equipment in the field including chemical pumps, atomizers, and Ultra Fabs.
- Communicate with production, electrical, and construction teams.
- Driver’s license and clean MVR.
- Pass pre‑employment D&A screening and background check.
- Ability to work outside and alone.
- Available for overtime and callouts during scheduled workdays.
- Strong math and computer skills.
- High mechanical aptitude and critical thinking ability.
- Effective written and oral communication.
- Ability to prioritize based on time and value.
- Open to instruction and coaching.
An Exxon Mobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan
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Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. - Savings Plan
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You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at…
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