Overview
The Multi-Skilled Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and optimization of oil and gas production equipment and facilities. This experienced-level position supports well operations, gas lift systems, ESPs, separation equipment, compression, pipelines, and associated production equipment. The role requires strong field experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with Engineering, Maintenance, and other support groups.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor producing wells, including gas-lifted wells and ESPs.
- Operate and monitor three-phase separators, gas compression equipment, control boards, and pipelines.
- Perform minor maintenance on valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
- Conduct routine field rounds, equipment inspections, and operating readings.
- Monitor well and equipment performance and take appropriate action to maximize production.
- Prepare equipment and facilities for maintenance activities.
- Issue work permits and follow established operating and safety procedures.
- Initiate maintenance work requests and assist with developing and following operating procedures.
- Work with support groups to optimize chemical injection/pump rates, including corrosion, paraffin, and soap injection.
- Coordinate with Engineering to gather requested operational and production data.
- Track and document compression test data.
- Conduct fluid-level testing using an echo meter.
- Assist other operators, maintenance personnel, and craft employees as needed.
- Identify operational issues and communicate equipment or production concerns to appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of relevant oil & gas operations experience preferred.
- Strong experience with well operations and production equipment.
- Experience with gas lift systems and ESPs.
- Knowledge of three-phase separation and gas compression.
- Experience with pipeline and control board operations.
- Working knowledge of valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to monitor and troubleshoot well and equipment performance.
- Experience conducting field rounds and recording operating data.
- Knowledge of work permits, maintenance preparation, and work-request processes.
- Experience working with production chemicals and chemical injection systems preferred.
- Experience performing fluid levels with an echo meter.
- Ability to interpret production and compression data.
- Strong working knowledge of oilfield terminology, operating procedures, equipment, and technology.
- Ability to perform complex operational tasks and make decisions within established parameters.
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other support groups.