26-686.E - WOA PCC Operator

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

Job summary

Hilcorp is seeking a Production Control Room Operator for the Western Operating Area in Prudhoe Bay. You will monitor and control oil and gas production from well pads through SCADA, with interface to SETCIM/IP21 and DCS systems, coordinating with EOG and Valdez operations.

The role requires at least 5 years as a fully qualified operator, strong knowledge of process diagrams, and excellent communication and teamwork skills to ensure safe, efficient operations 24/7.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a fully qualified operator in Prudhoe Bay.
• Minimum of 10 years of North Slope Operations experience with PBW preference.
• Experience reading P&ID's and process flow diagrams.
• Ability to work a fourteen (14) day on and fourteen (14) day off 12hour shift work schedule.
• Proficient MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• High level of oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adherence to all company safe practices.
• Identify production process optimization problems and recommend corrective actions in order to meet business targets.
• Maintain all operator certification and compliance training requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs and initiate work orders to restore/enhance production opportunities.
• Write and review work procedures and participate in company safety programs and training sessions.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift work tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in a technical field

PSM Certification

Tools

SCADA

DCS

SETCIM/IP21

Job description

Job Objective: The Production Control Room Operator is a challenging position within the Production Control Center (PCC) and will be responsible for the coordination and control of oil & gas production at Well Pads in the Western Operating Area (WOA) of Prudhoe Bay. The continuous monitoring, operation, optimization and well management of the WOA Well Pads occurs primarily through an existing SCADA system, with some interaction with a DCS structure (SETCIM/IP.21). These systems place the PCC Control Room Operator in control of the production process from wellhead to the inlet of the associated Gathering Center (GC). There will be four (4) active Wells SCADA consoles (GC1, GC2-E, GC2-W & GC3) in addition to a Lead console. PCC employees are expected to be qualified on all 4 SCADA consoles. The Production Control Room Operator position involves continuous communication and interaction between plant and field operations and with the Eastern Offtake Center (EOG) and Valdez Operations control centers. There is also significant interaction with the North Slope Optimization Engineers and other members of the Resource and Drilling & Completions functions. ***This is a represented position with the USW Local 4959 union.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and adherence to all company safe practices.
• Identify production process optimization problems and recommend corrective actions in order to meet business targets.
• Maintain all operator certification and compliance training requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs (regarding production optimization) and initiate work orders to restore/enhance production opportunities.
• Write and review work procedures and be an active participant in company safety programs and training sessions.

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

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience as a fully qualified operator in Prudhoe Bay.
• Minimum of 10 years of North Slope Operations experience - with a strong preference for Prudhoe Bay West (PBW) experience (GC and/or Well Pads).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience reading P&ID's and process flow diagrams Ability to work a fourteen (14) day on and fourteen (14) day off 12hour shift work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.
• Ability to consider safety in all decisions.
• Proficient MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) computer skills.
• Ability to drive to deliver results and actively seek out/address production enhancement opportunities.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adherence to all company safe practices.
• Maintain all applicable operator certification and compliance training requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Working knowledge of: DOT Regulations Surface Operations Wellhead maintenance Automated Control Systems, including SETCIM, IP21, DCS & SCADA Rotating equipment Emergency Shutdown, Flare Relief, and Shutdown Valves Oilfield hydraulics and fluid movement.

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.

Preferred

• Preferred: Associates degree in a technical field
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Preferred: PSM Certification

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.

Hilcorp Energy is an Affimative 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.