26-129.B - Field Operator

Hilcorp; Cocodrie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp in Louisiana seeks an experienced oilfield operator to monitor wells and surface equipment, maintain safety and environmental compliance, and support daily production tasks.

You will read gauges, operate valves, document measurements, and report results; a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with at least four years of oilfield experience.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Ability to work established work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.
• Demonstrates increasing degrees of understanding how the various parts of the oil/gas facility/plant work together (from the wells through the production facilities to the oil and gas sales lines).
• Demonstrates an increased ability to work unsupervised, act upon an acquired knowledge of how the facilities function, anticipates, and corrects problems before they occur or before other parts of the facility are affected.
• Demonstrates the ability to routinely operate the facility unsupervised, while maintaining the facility in a safe, environmentally sound condition and maintaining neat and accurate records of the operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to direct the work of and train other employees of lower rank and/or experience.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to remain aware of and direct the whole scope of simultaneous activities at the job site on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize when non-standard or non-routine conditions exist at the facility, notify supervisory staff, and offer recommendations for solutions to the problem.
• Basic mathematic and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and operates wells and associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors, pumping units, valves, tanks, and other vessels.
• 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.
• Reads automatic gauges, at specified intervals, to determine flow rate of oil into or out of tanks and the amount of oil in tanks.
• Maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• Completes daily production sheets and reports results to designated office by daily deadline.
• Completes 8-Day Gauge Reports and reports results monthly.
• Implements SPCC plan as needed.
• Shuts down equipment in emergencies as instructed by supervisor.
• May work multiple fields.

Skills

Oilfield Experience

Supervision

Safety Consciousness

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Aug 17, 2026

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.

• 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" 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 seal 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 multiple fields.
• May be required to work at multiple fields.
• 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.
• Monitors alarms and responds to alarms/pages 24 hours per day.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Four (4) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Ability to work established work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.
• Demonstrates increasing degrees of understanding how the various parts of the oil/gas facility/plant work together (from the wells through the production facilities to the oil and gas sales lines).
• Demonstrates an increased ability to work unsupervised, act upon an acquired knowledge of how the facilities function, anticipates, and corrects problems before they occur or before other parts of the facility are affected.
• Demonstrates the ability to routinely operate the facility unsupervised, while maintaining the facility in a safe, environmentally sound condition and maintaining neat and accurate records of the operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to direct the work of and train other employees of lower rank and/or experience.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to remain aware of and direct the whole scope of simultaneous activities at the job site on a routine basis.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize when non-standard or non-routine conditions exist at the facility, notify supervisory staff, and offer recommendations for solutions to the problem.
• Basic mathematic and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.

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.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver's license required.

Hilcorp

Entrepreneurs unlocking energy for the betterment of our employees and our communities.

Hilcorp Energy Company, founded in 1989, is the largest privately owned oil and natural gas company in the U.S., dedicated to innovation and integrity.

Oil and Gas Oil, Gas, and Mining

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1989

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

2% in 12 mo

2,123 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.1

185 reviews

53% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.2

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 2.7

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.1

Compensation & benefits 3.4

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Houston, Texas

1111 Travis St, Houston, Texas 77002, US