26-662.B - Field Operator

Hilcorp Energy Company; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company seeks an experienced operator to monitor, maintain and control all steps of oil and gas production at GPMA on Alaska's North Slope. The role requires 14/14, 12-hour shifts, on-call availability, and strong mechanical and process-control skills.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, managing test separators, well heads and pumps, recording readings, and responding to alarms. Candidates should have at least 5 years in processing plants or drill sites and be able to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a processing plant or Drill site.
• Solid foundation of mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work long hours in order to cover/monitor assigned field territory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to work 14/14, 12hr/day schedule.
• Experience on the North Slope Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
• Monitor and control test separators, well heads and pumps.
• Operate light maintenance tasks and manual valves; perform equipment upkeep.
• Maintain logs of process readings and meter data; review daily logs.
• Respond to alarms and take corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate and perform ongoing maintenance and housekeeping of the plant.
• Procure materials and supplies for daily tasks.
• Be available 24 hours per day while on the Slope (on call).

Skills

Process equipment knowledge

HMI systems

Mechanical skills

Arctic conditions

Communication skills

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Job Objective:

The operator monitors, maintains and controls all steps of oil and gas production at GPMA , including but not limited to well head monitoring, operating test separators and preparing equipment for maintenance.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear, and make or recommend appropriate repairs.
• Good working knowledge of process equipment including test separators, well heads and pumps.
• Able to do light maintenance work; operate manual valves and perform general equipment upkeep as needed.
• Good working knowledge of computer programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and HMI process control.
• Reviews and monitors prior shift, to check for accuracy, daily computer log and scan process board.
• Gauges and records daily tank inventory and chemical volumes.
• Monitors, maintains and records process readings.
• Able to work alone; acknowledging, responding to, and initiating corrections/actions to process alarms.
• Monitors and maintains all control loops in the area.
• Perform all required regulatory testing and monitoring of producing / injection wells.
• Drain or recover fluids from containments to prevent spills.
• Conducts and/or coordinates ongoing maintenance and general housekeeping of the plant.
• Procures necessary materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Reads automatic gauges, at specified intervals to ensure process efficiency.
• Monitors and maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and adjustments made.
• 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.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to be available 24 hours per day while on the Slope. (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Writes and communicates complete handover notes to ensure proper turnover to alternate.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
• Other duties assigned by Ops Lead.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a processing plant or Drill site.
• Solid foundation of mechanical skills.
• Ability to accurately troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work long hours in order to cover/monitor assigned field territory.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to work in Arctic conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to developing workforce.
• Ability to work 14/14, 12hr/day schedule.
• Experience on the North Slope Preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.