Midstream Operator

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At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY
The Midstream Operator will be responsible for all aspects of station maintenance and operations as well as providing technical support in the in the field. They will assist the production team anytime support is needed.  
We are a company comprised of many departments. Job duties are not limited to these tasks. We pride ourselves in a “One Team” approach to operations. Assistance may be required beyond routine day-to-day operations.

EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE
Requires a minimum of 2 years of related industry experience in oil and gas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrate safe and ethical behavior at all times.

• Exercise the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected.
• Promote a safe work environment and actively support and participate in the company’s SAFE program.
• Become familiar with, understand, and apply all of Devon’s Policies.

• Operate and troubleshoot Cat-driven Ariel reciprocating compressors. 

• Operate and troubleshoot gas dehydration systems. 

• Operate and troubleshoot JT-skids. 

• Manage condensate and water inventories

• Support production staff troubleshooting areas of concern.
• Coordinate with chemical tech to maintain chemical stock at stations (i.e., methanol, TEG, emulsion-breaker, etc.)
• Use Cygnet and maintain contact with Gas Control to monitor pressures, volumes, and overall system balances

• Perform periodic visual inspections of lines
• Operate equipment in compliance with all regulatory permits and company policies.
• Provide information on emergency events to technical services foreman

• Assist with pigging operations.
• Perform corrective tasks based on work order (including overseeing vendors performing work) 
• Perform routine activities based on maintenance plans

• Perform regulatory activities based on maintenance plans
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations with strong support of the OKC staff.
• Maintain accurate records (i.e., seal logs, compressor readings, run ticket entries, blowdown records, etc.)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• A commitment to ethical behavior.

• A commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• An ability to work both within a team environment, and independently
• Strong communication skills with a willingness and ability to verbally communicate up and down the organizational chart.

• Strong computer skills and proficient with spreadsheet software.
• Highly self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision and without specific direction.
• Meet Devon Energy requirement to operate company vehicles and equipment.

• Position requires operation of Company vehicles. Incumbent must maintain a clean driving record and adhere to Company policies.

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.