Multi-Skilled Operator I

Our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Operator I to work within their facilities located in Artesia, NM for an initial 6-month contract (possibility of extension).

If you are selected as the Multi-Skill Operator for the Permian Basin, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving production. You will perform most of your responsibilities at the well site via a provided vehicle. You will be a Safety Leader and drive the company’s commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). While Oil & Gas experience is preferred, those with strong mechanical reasoning and comprehension, and interest in outdoor lone work can be trained. We welcome applicants of a diverse group of backgrounds and experience.

Accountabilities:

• • Accessing remote locations to check wells, maintain normal operating levels, pressures, and flow on separation equipment, adjusting automatic and manual controls.
  • Inspecting gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and attached piping components for leaks or unusual conditions and taking corrective actions.
  • Gauging tanks for sale or transfer of crude oil and water.
  • Operating and troubleshooting rental compressors, flowing gas wells, gas lift wells, testing wells and operation of sand traps and flow back equipment.
  • Maintaining chemical injection rates, start up, and shut in wells.
  • Entering production data into computer databases and reviewing outputs for correctness.
  • Executing new facility walk-throughs, management of changes (MOCs), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs).
  • Regulatory work including agency testing requirements, change of status, tank & meter numbering for new facilities.
  • Updating piping & instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and site security diagrams for all new wells and facilities.
  • Responding to alarms after hours or when on call.
  • Implementing all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the company’s system.

Requirements:

• Current and valid driver’s license.
• 1+ year direct experience requiring mechanical skills, including but not limited to: Use, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• General tasks requiring physical operation of equipment and machinery.
• Performing inspection of equipment and machinery.
• Willing and able to perform/align with following (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions.
• Work in several different geographic locations throughout a single workday.
• Work both in and out of a provided vehicle.
• Wear appropriate special safety equipment.
• Climb heights up to 24 feet to gauge tanks.
• Walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull.
• Use hand tools to make minor repairs.
• Work weekends, holidays and be on call.

Preferred:

• Associate degree/Trade certification or higher in Production Technology, Process Technology, or another related technical field or foreign equivalent.
• 1+ year direct experience in an environment prioritizing Health, Safety and Environment.
• 1+ years direct experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment, and terminology.
• Ability to use computers and input data in a timely manner.
• Ability to react to visual and hearing signals, alarms, and instructions.
• Able to meet the clean driving insurability standard requirements to drive a provided vehicle, which means a driving record that is clear of any of serious traffic violations.