Deepwater Operator A

Danos; Galliano (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking a Deepwater Operator A or B in Louisiana to oversee startup, operation, monitoring and shutdown of offshore process and utility systems. You will ensure parameters stay within limits, perform sampling, and troubleshoot to optimize product quality and delivery volumes.

Responsibilities include monitoring process parameters, maintaining safety protocols, and producing daily reports while coordinating logistics and vendor activities in a high-demand offshore environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Real ID driver’s license or US passport is needed.
• 2–4 years offshore production operator experience.
• Deepwater offshore production operating experience required.
• Good experience with Permit to Work (PTW).
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out and sample results acted upon.
• Troubleshoot to maximize quality and delivery volume.
• Maintain discharge water quality within guidelines.
• Operate control panels and safety systems including Fire and Gas.
• Submit accurate production reporting daily.
• Coordinate logistics for the facility.
• Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
• Maintain clear communications during maintenance operations.
• Control vendor and subcontractor activities.
• Create and maintain a positive work culture.

Skills

Offshore operations

Permit to Work (PTW) experience

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Deepwater Operator A or B is responsible for the start-up, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of process and utility systems. This role ensures that process parameters are maintained within operating requirements, samples are taken and acted upon, and troubleshooting is performed to optimize sales quality and delivery volume.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters (level, flow, temperature, pressure, etc.) within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out and sample results are acted upon.
• Troubleshoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume to identify problems.
• Maintain discharge water quality within current SBMPC or local guidelines.
• Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, Fire and Gas Systems.
• Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by the company and client.
• Witness third-party calibrations when appropriate to provide verification of meter factors and volumes.
• Prove export oil meters.
• Carry out all operations in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Operate offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
• Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
• Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and government agencies.
• Coordinate logistics for the facility.
• Chemical treating and handling.
• Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
• Operate under PTW system, Toolbox Talk, and Risk Assessments.
• Advise maintenance personnel on hazards of plant and equipment.
• Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
• Control activities of vendor and subcontractor personnel.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Create and maintain a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Real ID driver's license or current U.S. passport
• 2-4 years' experience working offshore as a production operator.
• Deepwater offshore production operating experience required
• Good experience with Permit to Work.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.