Deepwater Operator B

Danos; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos is seeking an Offshore Deepwater Operator B to oversee start-up, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of process and utility systems on an offshore production facility.

The role emphasizes maintaining process parameters, timely sampling, and troubleshooting to optimize quality and delivery volumes, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Technical degree in Process Technology is preferred.
• 2-4 years experience as a production operator offshore on a production platform.
• Deepwater experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of BSEE offshore production regulations and SEMS requirements.
• Good experience with Permit to Work (PTW).
• Medically fit 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 within operating requirements.
• Ensure sampling is carried out and acted upon.
• Troubleshoot to maximize quality and delivery volume.
• Maintain discharge water quality within guidelines.
• Operate electrical/hydraulic control panels and safety systems.
• Submit accurate production reporting daily or as required.
• Coordinate logistics for the facility.
• Follow PTW system, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Advise maintenance on hazards of plant and equipment.

Skills

Offshore operations knowledge

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Process Technology degree

Tools

Permit to Work (PTW)

Job description

Overview

The Deepwater Operator 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 eqivalent required.
• Associate or Technical degree in Process Technology preferred.
• 2-4 years experience as a production operator working offshore on a production platform.
• Deepwater experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of BSEE offshore production regulations and SEMS requirements.
• Good experience with Permit to Work.
• Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.