Multi-Skilled Operator III

Danos; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos seeks a Multi-Skilled Operator in Odessa, TX to safely operate and monitor oil & gas production equipment and facilities. You will support well operations, gas lift systems, ESPs, separation equipment, and pipelines, coordinating with engineering and maintenance for optimal performance.

You will conduct routine field rounds, track data, issue permits, and assist with operating procedures while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of oil & gas operations experience preferred.
• Strong experience with well operations and production equipment.
• Experience with gas lift systems and ESPs.
• Knowledge of three-phase separation and gas compression.
• Experience with pipeline and control board operations.
• Working knowledge of valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor producing wells, including gas-lifted wells and ESPs.
• Operate and monitor three-phase separators, gas compression equipment, control boards, and pipelines.
• Perform minor maintenance on valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Conduct routine field rounds, equipment inspections, and operating readings.
• Monitor well and equipment performance and take appropriate action to maximize production.
• Prepare equipment and facilities for maintenance activities.
• Issue work permits and follow established operating and safety procedures.
• Initiate maintenance work requests and assist with developing and following operating procedures.
• Work with support groups to optimize chemical injection/pump rates, including corrosion, paraffin, and soap injection.
• Coordinate with Engineering to gather requested operational and production data.
• Track and document compression test data.
• Conduct fluid-level testing using an echo meter.
• Assist other operators, maintenance personnel, and craft employees as needed.
• Identify operational issues and communicate equipment or production concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Well operations

Gas lift systems

ESP operation

Equipment troubleshooting

Field rounds

Data recording

Tools

Echo meter

Control boards

Gas compression equipment

Job description

Overview

The Multi-Skilled Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and optimization of oil and gas production equipment and facilities. This experienced-level position supports well operations, gas lift systems, ESPs, separation equipment, compression, pipelines, and associated production equipment. The role requires strong field experience, technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with Engineering, Maintenance, and other support groups.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor producing wells, including gas-lifted wells and ESPs.
• Operate and monitor three-phase separators, gas compression equipment, control boards, and pipelines.
• Perform minor maintenance on valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Conduct routine field rounds, equipment inspections, and operating readings.
• Monitor well and equipment performance and take appropriate action to maximize production.
• Prepare equipment and facilities for maintenance activities.
• Issue work permits and follow established operating and safety procedures.
• Initiate maintenance work requests and assist with developing and following operating procedures.
• Work with support groups to optimize chemical injection/pump rates, including corrosion, paraffin, and soap injection.
• Coordinate with Engineering to gather requested operational and production data.
• Track and document compression test data.
• Conduct fluid-level testing using an echo meter.
• Assist other operators, maintenance personnel, and craft employees as needed.
• Identify operational issues and communicate equipment or production concerns to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant oil & gas operations experience preferred.
• Strong experience with well operations and production equipment.
• Experience with gas lift systems and ESPs.
• Knowledge of three-phase separation and gas compression.
• Experience with pipeline and control board operations.
• Working knowledge of valves, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot well and equipment performance.
• Experience conducting field rounds and recording operating data.
• Knowledge of work permits, maintenance preparation, and work-request processes.
• Experience working with production chemicals and chemical injection systems preferred.
• Experience performing fluid levels with an echo meter.
• Ability to interpret production and compression data.
• Strong working knowledge of oilfield terminology, operating procedures, equipment, and technology.
• Ability to perform complex operational tasks and make decisions within established parameters.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other support groups.