Lease Operator III

Description:This position assumes the responsibility of monitoring and optimization of all production process variables, ensuring that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency, and acquiring and storing data.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Actively supports Health, Environment, and Safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices as described in the Control of Work standard, maintaining a safe working environment, and being prepared to respond to an environmental or safety event.
• Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment
• Partners with Integrated Operations Center to optimize and troubleshoot production equipment and wells.
• Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to production facilities, production wells, water disposal and compressors.
• Optimizing artificial lift Systems that include gas lift, ESP, rod pump, and plunger.
• Operate VRU and gas blanket systems.
• Operate transfer pumps (centrifugal and gear pumps).
• Testing wells and safety devices.
• Acquires fluid level information.
• Operates and monitors of SCADA.
• Partners with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
• Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
• Assures all work performed adheres to Chevrons Operational Excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
• Records keeping and data input.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
• Work schedule for the position will be a 8/6 rotation; ability and willingness to work night shift, weekends and holidays of assigned work schedule and overtime based on workload.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in petroleum or Process Technology or related technology discipline.
• Three years current related experience in oil and gas, or related petrochemical industries.
• Familiarity with reliability efforts for a variety of safety, environmental and production related issues.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance of production and facility equipment.
• Familiar with pneumatic/electronic instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), CMMS, SCADA, and an aptitude for learning new software packages.
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.