Sr Reliability Operator – Water Gathering Job

ABOUT HESS CORPORATION

Hess is a leading international independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. 

We have an industry leading position in the Bakken in North Dakota – a key U.S. shale play. Hess is also one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Suriname and Nova Scotia.

Hess aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.

For more information about Hess Corporation, please visit our website at Hess.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of a multidiscipline team, the Senior Reliability Operator manages the delivery of production targets through competent operation and maintenance of oil and gas production sites. The Senior Reliability Operator is self-motivated, managed, and engaged in the planning process. They demonstrate to peers and the Operations Lead ownership of the facility equipment and systems. The role assures minimum impact on the facility operations and demonstrates good environmental stewardship to assist with the delivery of production targets and maintain compliance with Group Practice as defined in Hess Operational Excellence Expectations. The Senior Reliability Operator also provides key oversight, operation, and troubleshooting using LEAN tools of Pumping units, ESP’s, separation vessels, storage tanks, piping, flares, etc. found on production sites. The work location for this position is Tioga, North Dakota. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will be charged with supporting Area Leadership in coaching, training, and supporting Reliability Operators and embedded Maintenance Technicians to perform their roles within Safety, Quality, and Productivity standards.  In this capacity, the role acts as a field leadership position to encourage and embed change to support the Reliability Operations execution model and components therein.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides on-site contractor coordination (day-to-day)
• Performs second-level response; provides direction to Reliability Operators.
• Coaching and mentoring of contract and employee staff.
• Aligns with engineering (Process, Production) on day-to-day activities.
• Relay operating/safety problems or concerns to supervisor.
• Perform and oversee preventative (Autonomous) maintenance on water gathering equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on failed operating equipment.
• Adhere to and oversee written operating procedures for shutdown and startup of equipment.
• Adhere to and oversee lockout/ tagout procedures in preparing equipment for maintenance work.
• Actively participate in various elements of process safety.
• Actively participate in tailgate safety meetings, JSA’s and monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in emergency response activities as required.
• Participate in HazOp reviews as required.
• Daily review of Theta, XSpoc. Iconics, ODR and SAP for reporting and exception monitoring.
• Assist keeping well locations free of trash, weeds, and general clutter.
• Support RO’s as needed checking water gathering pipelines and facilities ensuring high system availability.
• General knowledge of well pads and associated water gathering network.
• Making sure roads and locations are clear and safe to travel for water trucks.
• Maintain a good working relationship with water haulers and assist where needed.
• Having knowledge of water transfer skids, how they operate and being able to diagnose if problems   
• Develop AM SWI documents for associated equipment.
• General knowledge of truck operations to ensure safe loading/unloading practices 

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Skills

• Industrial / oilfield experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft, SAP)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Process knowledge
• Work / project coordination
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Core Behaviors

• Continuous Improvement – 20%
• Process Execution – 35%
• Problem Solving / Decision Making – 25%
• Leadership / Coaching – 20%

Work Environment

• Field Time (“go see”, meetings/collaboration) – 80%
• Desk Time (admin, invoices, data analysis, emails) – 20%

Hess is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

Posting Notes: Vanessa Bridgeford | Employee | Field/Plant Operations | United States| North Dakota | Tioga | | |  | | No | 27270