Technician - Storage Wells

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The Gas Storage Well Technician will be responsible for operating the Company’s two gas storage fields, Huntsman Gas Storage and East Cheyenne Gas Storage. Both fields comprise a total of 90 gas wells that are used to store and deliver gas as part of the overall storage operation. This position will report directly to the Huntsman Gas Storage supervisor and will serve as a liaison between the supervisor and the other storage operators.

The successful candidate will have a background in well operations and a proficient understanding of downhole well work, equipment, and tools used in the oil and gas industry.

• Ensures storage operational reports are delivered to Gas Storage Engineering in a timely manner.
  • Weekly wellhead pressures for tubing and all well annuli.
  • Weekly wellsite surveys.
  • Water disposal reports.
• Works with a team of storage Operators to oversee well work and provide logistical support for large, well–related projects.
  • Perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and store in well files.
  • Collect field tickets and store in well files.
  • Keep workovers, wireline jobs, coil‑tubing projects, etc. safe by ensuring contractors follow procedures and by recognizing unsafe activities.
  • Work with Gas Storage Engineering to plan workovers and other projects to make storage wells safer and improve well performance.
  • Oversee routine well work (slickline and wireline projects, wellhead maintenance, mechanical integrity tests).
  • Provide logistical support by designating safe staging areas for equipment and by assisting contract well‑site supervisors with minor tasks.
• Make improvements to storage operation.
  • Test and grease wellhead valves.
  • Repair valves that do not pass tests.
  • Perform 3‑year MITs on wells.
  • Keep wellheads painted and well sites in pristine condition.
  • Maintain roadways ensuring access from emergency services.
  • Install/maintain well transmitters for storage wells.
• Problem solve.
  • Troubleshoot flowline freezes and work with the team to get well flowing again.
  • Determine source of annular pressure.
  • Help solve issues related to wells, pumps, tanks, flowlines, valves, etc.
• Identify and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right‑of‑way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.).
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.).
• Complete all applicable documentation and record‑keeping.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non‑traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Will maintain Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by the direct Supervisor.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Documentation: daily, weekly, monthly, compliance reports as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Good record of safe work practices.
• 10 years gas well experience and gas well workover experience.

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal…