Field Operator II

RWDY Inc.; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. in Southeast Midland, TX seeks a Field Operator II to operate wells and production equipment following established procedures for safe, efficient daily operations.

You will monitor equipment, perform diagnostics, and participate in safety meetings while coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Local residency is required in the Southeast Midland area.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Pumper and gas-lift experience; ESP and plunger-lift operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily operational objectives and maintain high standards for safety and environmental compliance.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings and safety meetings.
• Continuously monitor wells and equipment to identify and implement corrective actions for safe, reliable operations.
• Monitor production rates and evaluate well-producing problems.
• Ensure well diagnostics are thorough before requesting Well Work.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Safety consciousness

Local residency

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary education

Job description

Job Title

Field Operator II

Compensation

$42/hr

Location

Southeast Midland, TX

Candidate must be local.

Schedule

9 days on/5 days off

6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch

Target Start Date

ASAP

Submittal Deadline

September 18, 2026

Tentative End Date

One year from start date

Vehicle and Equipment

• Agency-supplied ½-ton truck
• ExxonMobil will provide a four-gas monitor

Scope

The Field Operator II operates wells and production equipment by applying established operating and safety procedures to meet daily operational plans, reduce equipment failures, and support efficient resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily operational objectives and maintain high standards for housekeeping, safety, health, environmental compliance, and security.
• Participate actively in daily toolbox meetings and scheduled safety meetings.
• Continuously monitor wells and equipment to identify and implement corrective or optimization actions that promote safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Monitor current production rates and evaluate well-producing problems.
• Ensure well diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention.
• Operate and monitor wells utilizing gas lift, electric submersible pumps (ESPs), and plunger lift systems.
• Serve as an Equipment Care Technician and perform routine, basic maintenance activities.
• Coordinate, control, and monitor maintenance activities according to corrective, predictive, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Ensure wellheads and surface equipment are maintained and in good working order before responsibility is transferred to Well Work personnel.
• Assist and support ongoing Well Work operations as required.
• Report when alarms, emergency systems, or emergency shutdown systems are out of service.
• Provide detailed, clear, and accurate shift-change information to maintain operational continuity.
• Record relevant operational events, abnormal conditions, and deviations involving equipment, the work area, or personnel.
• Collect product samples for laboratory analysis and perform field laboratory testing.
• Participate actively in emergency-response activities.
• Report incidents internally and escalation awareness according to incident-reporting guidelines.
• Keep the Operations Shift Supervisor informed and consult with the supervisor regarding operational activities.
• Maintain effective communication across the work team so that issues and required actions are properly addressed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completed secondary education.
• Previous experience as a Field Technician, Lease Operator, Pumper, or similar production-operations professional.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Pumper and gas-lift experience.
• Experience with ESP and plunger-lift operations.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline and field production operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety and operations-management tools and processes.
• Broad knowledge of emergency-preparedness procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, project philosophy, design specifications, and relevant commercial agreements.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Safety, Health, and Environmental aptitude with the ability to reinforce these standards among others.
• Must reside locally within the Southeast Midland area.

Interview Process

• 30-minute meet-and-greet
• In-person meeting preferred