Deepwater Operator A

Danos, LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC seeks a Deepwater Operator A to oversee startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of offshore process and utility systems. You will troubleshoot to optimize product quality and delivery, ensure environmental compliance, and maintain accurate production records in a safety-conscious, disciplined work environment.

The role requires 4-6 years offshore production experience, strong permit-to-work knowledge, SAP familiarity, and medical fitness to offshore standards such as ENG1.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4-6 years of offshore production operator experience.
• Good permit to work experience.
• Offshore experience.
• Medical fitness to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, monitor and shut down process and utility systems.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters (level, flow, temperature, pressure) within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out and sample results acted upon.
• Maintain discharge water quality within guidelines.
• Operate offshore production facility per customer requirements.
• Witness third party calibrations for meter verification.

Skills

Offshore experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ENG1 / medical fitness

Tools

SAP

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.
• Good experience of permit to work.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Offshore experience.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.