Lead Production Operator

Overview

We have an opening for a Lead Production Operator to work in the Goldsmith, TX area.

Our Client focuses on development and production of long-lived oil and gas reserves throughout the United States, while delivering high value through best-in-class operations.  Empowering employees to embrace technology, drive efficiency and take action, fostering success while demonstrating unwavering commitment to safety, trust and respect.

Responsibilities

 – When necessary, oversee construction and roustabout work and order needed parts

 – Be able to attend wells every day

 – Inspect gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and attached piping components for leaks or unusual conditions and take corrective actions if needed

 – Access remote locations to check wells, maintain normal operating levels, pressures, and flow on separation equipment, and adjust automatic and manual controls

 – Gauge tanks for sale or transfer of condensate, crude oil, and water while maintaining appropriate and accurate records

 – Ensure wells are prioritized and operated to maintain contractual obligations (e)Operate rental compressors, flowing gas wells, gas lift wells, rod pump units, submersible wells, surface pumping equipment, and test wells

 – Gather relevant data on the above-mentioned equipment to and compare daily changes to both equipment and productivity

 – Adjust pumping unit run time, time clock, injection adjustment, stroke lengths, shoot fluid levels, run dynamometers, and perform basic trouble shooting

 – Utilize electronic remote well supervision, SCADA, etc., to optimize production and reduce safety and environmental impact

 – Maintain chemical injection rates, start up and shut-in wells

 – Accurately enter daily volumes, well tests, downtime, and injection information into a computer database in a timely manner

 – Monitor daily production inputs into electronic data gathering software and compare input data with output data for accuracy

 – Proactively monitor and optimize production and costs within area of control

 – Perform minor hands-on production equipment repairs.  Generate work notifications/material request for all other work that is needed for equipment reliability

 – Operate and optimize Artificial Lift Systems such as: wellhead compression, capillary strings, plunger lift, foamed injection, gas lifts and flow case equipment

 – Execute required regulatory tasks, inspections, site security, and end of the month closings

 – Take full ownership for daily operations and maintenance of assigned wells

 – Maintain cleanliness and order on lease routes and at facilities 

 – Contribute to achieving Safety, Production, and financial goals set by both Corporate and the individual Business Unit

Qualifications

 – High School or equivalent

 – 5 plus years experience

 – Familiar with X-Spock

 – Have ability to be on call and respond to callout alarms

 – eVIN software experience preferred