26-642.B1 - Field Operator

Hilcorp Energy Company; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in Texas seeks an experienced field operator to monitor wells and operate pumps, gas compressors, and related surface equipment, ensuring safe production and compliance with SPCC plans.

The role requires at least 4 years of oilfield experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license; candidates should be able to work across multiple fields, document readings, and respond promptly to safety alarms.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Require high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in multiple fields.
• Strong safety and record-keeping discipline.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wells and operate pumps, gas compressors, and related equipment.
• Read gauges and record tank and gas readings.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues and report repairs.
• Maintain logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments.
• Respond to alarms and follow SPCC and safety protocols.
• Be available for on-call duties and work across multiple fields.

Skills

Oilfield experience

Safety awareness

Supervising others

Math skills

Computer basics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

• Employees are expected to spend at least 90% of their working time in their assigned field location to effectively support operational activities.
• 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 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.
• Monitors alarms and responds to alarms/pages 24 hours per day.

Other Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, weekend rotations, etc.).
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Ability to follow direction and execute tasks effectively as assigned by leadership.
• Maintains professional behavior and demonstrates strong working relationships through teamwork and communication.
• Ensures company vehicles are used for business purposes only.
• Ability to promptly report safety incidents and follow established safety protocols.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum oilfield experience.
• Preferred: Prior Hilcorp field experience
• Preferred: Prior CO2 EOR production experience
• 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 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 Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.