26-719.U - Artificial Lift tech

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

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company is seeking a field technician to support artificial lift operations in our Texas facilities. The role involves assisting with selection, installation, and optimization of lift systems, as well as routine maintenance and field troubleshooting.

The candidate will trend SCADA data, update wellbore schematics, and work with operators to improve well performance. A strong safety mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum oilfield experience
• Ability to work established schedule
• Requires less supervision in routine duties
• Ability to understand how wells and surface facilities work together
• Ability to direct and train lower-ranked staff
• Ability to manage multiple activities at the site
• Ability to recognize non-standard conditions and advise solutions
• Basic mathematics and mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate a boat (if applicable)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Commitment to safety in all decisions

Responsibilities

• Works with team to select artificial lift candidate wells.
• Assists in installation and setting up of equipment (mechanical, I&E, SCADA).
• Trends SCADA data and communicates with operators to optimize artificial lift wells.
• Designs artificial lift systems including needed downhole and surface equipment.
• Manages and tracks maintenance of all artificial lift equipment.
• Provides routine service and maintenance schedules to operators and contractors.
• Performs field troubleshooting of artificial lift and surface equipment.
• Updates wellbore schematics with equipment changes.
• Promotes and implements new technologies to enhance well performance.
• Trains Lease Operators in well optimization relating to artificial lift.
• Adheres to Health, Safety, & Environmental programs.
• Shuts down equipment per supervisor instructions in emergencies.
• May work across multiple fields.
• Adheres to company values: integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Maintains established work schedule and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Boat operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.