Optimization Operator

Oil Authority; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon seeks an Optimization Operator to analyze real-time SCADA data, support wells and lease operations, troubleshoot and optimize performance. You will collaborate with engineers, foremen, and lease operators to improve efficiency and safety.

You will perform minor subsurface maintenance, conduct dynamometer surveys, and ensure regulatory and environmental compliance. The role requires 3-5 years in E&P operations and a GED or high school diploma; strong data analysis and problem-solving are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in E&P operations preferred.
• Experience with SCADA and field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-time SCADA data to facilitate informed decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, DSC/PA, foremen, and lease operators on wells.
• Perform minor subsurface maintenance and surveys as planned.
• Ensure regulatory, environmental and safety compliance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

SCADA Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Troubleshooting

Simulation Software and Modeling

Equipment Maintenance

Data Analysis

XSPOC or equivalent

Knowledge of Pi

Data Visualization

Education

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

*This position is located in Hobbs, NM*

Job Profile Summary:

Working under general supervision, the Optimization Operator is responsible for analyzing real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring. The role collaborates with engineers, operators, and foremen for wells and lease activities, troubleshooting and optimizing producing and underperforming wells. The operator conducts minor subsurface well maintenance, performs dynamometer, fluid shots, and Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys, and maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance. The role identifies opportunities for operations cost reductions, reducing production variance, and improving job efficiency and safety based on subject matter expertise in field operations. The operator recognizes, analyzes, and resolves complex issues in production operations, takes corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, and contributes to operational efficiency and safety.

• Analyzes real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring to facilitate informed decision-making and control complex processes efficiently.
• Collaborates with Engineers, DSC/PA, Foremen, and Lease Operators for wells and lease activities, participates in well reviews and route reviews, and troubleshoots and optimizes producing and underperforming wells.
• Conducts minor subsurface well maintenance limited to non-BOPE jobs (e.g., swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, regulatory, routine testing, batch/chemical/scale jobs, long stroke/respace, cap string inspection, fluid levels, dynamometer) and performs dynamometer, fluid shots, and Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys where applicable as planned or needed.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in field operations, encompassing artificial plunger lift, surface facility equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment, and represents the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment.
• Maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
• Actively participates in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations and reports incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors.
• Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel.

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) is required.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Operations, Process Optimization, Equipment Operations and Repair or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen

Skills:

• SCADA Systems
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Troubleshooting
• Simulation Software and Modeling
• Equipment Maintenance
• Data Analysis
• XSPOC or equivalent
• Knowledge of Pi
• Data Visualization

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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