24-585.B - Field Operator

Job Objective:
Monitors and operates wells and associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors,
pumping units, valves, tanks, and other vessels, and helps maintain a safe work environment for the company.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Gauges and records tanks and gas meters.
• Opens and closes valves and tank hatches.
• Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and makes or recommends appropriate repairs.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks
• Reads automatic gauges, at specified intervals, to determine flow rate of oil into or out of tanks and the amount of oil in tanks.
• Operates pumps and mobile telephone/radio.
• Turns bleeder valves or lowers sample container into tank to obtain oil sample.
• Retrieves and performs required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
• Maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Lowers thermometer into tanks to obtain temperature reading.
• Completes “Daily Production Sheets,” and reports results to designated office by daily deadline.
• Completes “8-Day Gauge Reports” with ending and beginning tank levels, and reports results to designated office on a monthly basis.
• Completes other daily records, including, “Compressor/Dehy/Flare Reports,” “Spill/Sheen/Tank Inspection Reports,” and “Daily Pipeline Surveillance Reports,” and reports results to designated office at the end of each month.
• Implements company’s “Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan” (SPCC), as needed.
• Reports leads or defective valves to supervisor.
• Tightens connections with wrenches, and greases and oils valves using grease gum and oilcan.
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions, such as loose connections and leaks.
• Clamps seals around valves to secure tanks.
• Records meter and pressure readings at gas well.
• Records readings and test results.
• Gauges tank containing petroleum and natural gas byproducts, such as condensate, oil, saltwater, or natural gasoline.
• Starts pumps and opens valves to regulate flow of oil into and out of tanks, according to delivery schedules.
• Shuts down equipment, following supervisor’s instructions, in case of an emergency.
• May be required to work at multiple fields.
• Monitors alarms and responds to alarms/pages 24 hours per day.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Zero (0) to three (3) years minimum of oilfield experience, entry-level position.
• Ability to work established work schedule.
• Requires supervision, direction, and training for the conduct of most of, if not all, job responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mathematic and mechanical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.