Lease Operator III

RigUp; Tilden (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency supplied truck

Standard toolbox

Tools provided

Job summary

RigUp in Texas is seeking an experienced Operations Technician for safe and efficient well and facility operations. The role covers startup, monitoring, and maintenance across oil, gas, and water separation facilities, utilities, and related processes.

The candidate will inspect equipment, perform gas testing, issue Safe Work Permits, maintain gauges and records, and work with a production team on process optimization and environmental compliance. Rotating shifts and physical capability required.

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certificate is required.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts and respond to call outs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and coworker safety and enforce safety rules.
• Operate and monitor wells, processing units, and facilities.
• Review data and schematics to optimize process performance.
• Inspect equipment and respond to safety concerns and alarms.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and manage safety risks during operations.
• Perform gas testing and monitor gauges, temperatures, pressures, and flows.
• Maintain records and gauge sheets; monitor production changes.
• Communicate with the Production Foreman about conditions and changes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Initiative

Shift flexibility

Multicultural interaction

Education

College degree or trade school certificate

Job description

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operations, monitoring, and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units, and related facilities. The role requires a strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation facilities operations along with major utilities and secondary expertise in all operations. This is a large project which includes not only on-site facility start-up but also utilization of operating tools, procedures, work-permitting, and training.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers; follows and enforces all safety rules
• Serve as primary operations contact for assigned facilities; understand process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points
• Review computer data and computer-generated schematics to ensure process is optimized
• Physically inspect and monitor equipment and/or work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch to ensure correct operation
• Issue Safe Work Permits, which involves high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel, and process safety risks associated with operating unit
• Perform gas testing as necessary to ensure operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities
• Conduct process monitoring activities including gauge tanks, read meters, accurately record data, take product samples, monitor differential pressure, chemical injection rates, check for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc.
• Perform "visual maintenance" by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or vibration to ensure all equipment is operating within its defined operating envelope
• Adjust local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window
• Keep company vehicle maintained and in good working condition
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling as necessary
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets properly and note reasons for production changes
• Check control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned
• Perform basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.)
• Communicate with Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed
• Perform winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies
• Monitor field equipment using electronic test equipment including handheld monitors and computer monitoring equipment
• Inspect safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business assigned to execute
• Understand and perform work according to environmental policies and procedures; execute work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.); attach a high priority to resolving environmental problems
• Understand and follow all working rules; continuously improve job knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate reliable attendance; able to work independently where appropriate; support the team effort to execute assigned tasks and meet the team's business objectives

Skills and Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certificate required
• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Experience in new facilities startup and operations highly desirable
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player
• Strong effective communicator
• High level of personal initiative and commitment to improve business results
• Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift
• Must be available for call out as situation dictates
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to maintain, operate, and repair surface equipment associated with the production of oil & gas
• Excellent computer skills with great written and oral communication skills
• Must be physically able to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways
• Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment

Schedule: 8 days on / 6 days off

Pay: $51.90/ Hr

Additional Info: Agency supplied truck ½ ton 4WD, agency supplied tools, standard toolbox