Lease Operator - Night

Production Optimization Technician

Diagnose and solve well problems with a focus on ensuring production optimization. Proficient working knowledge of a production facility. Ability to bring on a well/facility with limited supervision. Ability to operate production facility equipment including but not limited to: separators, back pressure regulators, pumping units, treaters, pressure regulators, liquid level controllers, PSV's, ESD's, motor valves and gas compressors. Ability to repair dump valves and chokes.

Ability to recognize when chemicals are necessary to optimize fluid separation and production. Ability to recognize when a well is liquid loading. Identifies liquid loading, potential artificial lift issues, etc. Complete testing of all safety devices to ensure equipment is functional within accepted standards. Maintains accurate records of all work performed into the company CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).

Able to proficiently operate equipment, including but not limited to Treater, Separator, Dump Valves, Pumping Units, Back Pressure Regulators

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of wells on route with the ability to walk through starting up a well and facility and ensuring all valves and equipment are set correctly

Demonstrates proficient well head knowledge and proper valve operation

Measures and records production accurately and timely on a daily basis

Identify well performance problems and communicate to senior team member

Maintain proper fluid levels and pressure on vessels

Respond promptly to emergency and call out situations as required by work schedule

Perform maintenance, repairs and inspection on production equipment as needed

Ability to troubleshoot issues with wells and equipment

Advanced troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all equipment maintained

Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities

Other duties as assigned

Has proficient understanding of industry terminology and technical knowledge.

Proficient knowledge of the following:
Components of process control (pressure and level controllers, control valves), and safety system devices (PSHL, LSHL, PSV, SDV). Preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of engines;
Facilities construction practices, standards, and design. Ability to measure, cut, bend, run stainless steel tubing along piping or in a tray.

Gauge oil, water and gas daily and test wells as required.

Manage daily production throughout the system and minimize downtime.

Maintain production rate to optimize well performance.

Ability to identify production equipment issues and report to supervisor.

Conduct visual inspections of all surface equipment daily for leaks.

Ability to assist maintenance operator with repair issues.

Report all spills or environmental issues immediately.

Ensure all production devices are operational and in good working order.

Proficient level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Proficient knowledge of the following discipline specific programs:
Drilling:
Well View, AFE Navigator;
Completions:
Well View;
Facilities:
Oceaneering ACET, eMaint CMMS; SCADA Technical skills that allow easy adaptation to other related applications (AVM). Proficient use of computer diagnostic systems used to troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment. Schedule 7/7, 12 hour shifts 6pm – 6am

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field Preferred.

Minimum 2+ years of work experience required. Oil and gas industry experience a plus.