Deepwater Operator A

Danos; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks an experienced Deepwater Operator A to oversee startup, operation, and shutdown of offshore process and utility systems. You will monitor parameters, ensure safety, and maintain accurate production records in a dynamic offshore environment.

The role requires 4-6 years offshore production experience, familiarity with PTW/JSAs, and a strong safety mindset to support compliant operations at our Gulf of Mexico facilities.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience working offshore as a production operator.
• 3-4 years offshore deepwater production operating experience.
• Some control room operating experience preferred.
• Understanding of PTW systems, JSAs, and offshore safety practice.
• Good experience of permit to work.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor and shut down process and utility systems offshore.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters within operating requirements.
• Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily.
• Witness calibrations and verify meter factors and volumes.
• Maintain discharge water quality within guidelines.
• Coordinate logistics for facility and vendor activities.
• Operate offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
• Test, calibrate, maintain and inspect equipment.

Skills

Offshore experience

Deepwater operations

Safety procedures

Permit to Work (PTW)

JSAs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PTW systems

JSAs

Job description

Overview

The position of Deepwater Operator A entails overseeing the startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of process and utility systems, ensuring they operate within specified parameters and meet quality standards. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting to optimize sales quality and delivery volume, maintaining compliance with environmental guidelines, conducting equipment testing and maintenance, and facilitating a safe work environment through risk assessments and clear communication. Additionally, the position involves maintaining accurate records, witnessing calibrations, and fostering positive working relationships.

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.
• Troubles shoot 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 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 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 facility.
• Chemical treating and handling.
• Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
• Operation 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 positive work culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-6 years' experience working offshore as a production operator required.
• 3-4 years of offshore deepwater production operating experience required.
• Some control room operating experience preferred.
• Understanding of PTW systems, JSAs, and offshore safety practice
• Good experience of permit to work.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.