Deepwater Operator A

Danos; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks a Deepwater Operator A to oversee startup, operation and shutdown of offshore process and utility systems in Houma, LA. You will monitor parameters, perform calibrations, and ensure safe, compliant operations while maintaining production reporting.

Responsibilities include testing equipment, coordinating with maintenance crews, and following PTW procedures to minimize risk. You will work in a team, supporting safety and environmental guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 4-6 years offshore experience as a production operator.
• 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 offshore process and utility systems.
• Monitor, maintain and optimize process parameters within operating requirements.
• Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by company and client.
• Witness calibrations and verify meter factors and volumes.
• Coordinate logistics for facility and maintenance operations.
• Operate offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.

Skills

Offshore experience

Permit to Work

ENG1 fitness

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 required.
• 4-6 years experience working offshore as a production operator.
• Good experience of permit to work.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.