26-719.U - Artificial Lift tech

Hilcorp Energy Company; A F Pierce Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking an experienced Lease Operator Assistant to support artificial lift systems across multiple wells in Texas. The role involves selecting candidates, installing and configuring mechanical, I&E, and SCADA equipment, and optimizing operations with SCADA data analysis.

The position requires a minimum of three years in oilfield work, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum oilfield experience required.
• Currently working full time or contract for Hilcorp Energy preferred.
• Ability to work established work schedule.
• Requires less supervision in the performance of routine duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting artificial lift candidate wells.
• Assist in installation and setup of equipment (mechanical, I&E, SCADA).
• Trend SCADA data and communicate with operators to optimize artificial lift wells.
• Design artificial lift systems including necessary downhole and surface equipment.
• Manage, report, and track maintenance of all artificial lift equipment.
• Provide routine service and maintenance schedules to operators and contractors.
• Perform regular field troubleshooting of artificial lift and surface equipment with operators.
• Update wellbore schematics as necessary with equipment changes.
• Promote and implement new technologies and techniques to enhance well performance.
• Train Lease Operators in all aspects of well optimization as it pertains to artificial lift.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
• Shut down equipment, following supervisor’s instructions, in case of an emergency.
• May be required to work multiple fields.
• Adhere to company values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

Skills

Oilfield experience

Team collaboration

Basic math

SCADA familiarity

Boat operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Assist Lease Operators in the selection, design, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and Optimization of artificial lift equipment including plunger lift, capillary strings, chemicals, intermitters, & velocity strings.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Works with team to select artificial lift candidate wells.
• Assists in installation and setting up of equipment (both mechanical, I&E, SCADA).
• Trends SCADA data on computer and communicates with operators to optimize artificial lift wells.
• Designs artificial lift systems including necessary downhole and surface equipment.
• Manages, reports, and tracks the maintenance of all artificial lift equipment.
• Provides routine service and maintenance schedules to operators and contractors.
• Performs regular field troubleshooting of artificial lift and surface equipment with operators.
• Updates wellbore schematics as necessary with equipment changes.
• Works with the team to promote and implement new technologies and techniques to enhance well performance.
• Trains Lease Operators in all aspects of well optimization as it pertains to artificial lift.
• Adheres to all Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
• Shuts down equipment, following supervisor’s instructions, in case of an emergency.
• May be required to work 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum oilfield experience required.
• Currently working full time or contract for Hilcorp Energy preferred.
• 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 mathematics and mechanical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate a boat (if applicable)
• 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.

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 Affiantive 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.