Pro Operator

Murphy Oil Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation is hiring a Pro Operator in Karnes, TX. The role performs daily oil and gas production duties under supervision to maintain target production rates using Murphy-approved practices. You will be part of the Onshore Operations Team in Karnes, TX.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, adherence to SOPs, and coordination with maintenance, production, and safety teams. Proficiency in field operations and readiness to mentor others are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in oil & gas field.
• Able to mentor others on operating and maintaining oil & gas facilities.
• Live within 75 miles of Karnes, TX.

Responsibilities

• Understand SOPs and contribute to updates.
• Ensure safe work practices (PTW, JSA, LOTO, Stop Work).
• Execute SAP WO’s & IOP tasks.
• Use SAP Prometheus to confirm WO completion.
• Request maintenance via SAP notification.
• Monitor/repair chemical injection equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting and communicate design parameters.
• Maintain lease records for production accounting and compliance.
• Approve requisition of supplies and monitor inventory.
• Witness custody transfer of hydrocarbons.
• Represent Murphy on on-lease activities with subcontractors.
• Maintain target production rates under guidance.
• Report accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentor others

Communicate design

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Pro Operator (5319)

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Pro Operator will perform all duties under ROC Operator/ Lead Operator/ Production Supervisor direction, necessary to maintain target productions rates from lease oil and gas wells by employing industry and/or Murphy approved practices and procedures. The Pro Operator will be a member of the Onshore Operations Team in Karnes, TX.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understands the current standard operating procedures and is able to contribute to the creation/updating of standard operating procedures as needed.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed at facility and well locations, including (but not limited to) conformance to the Permit to Work program (PTW), utilization of a Job Site analysis (JSA), LOTO, and exercising the Stop Work Authority when necessary.
• Execute SAP WO’s & IOP tasks in an efficient manner.
• Utilizes SAP Prometheus to confirm WO completion.
• Request Maintenance work by utilizing SAP notification system.
• Monitors and performs necessary repairs to chemical injection equipment.
• Able to lead troubleshooting procedures, along with the ability to communicate equipment specific design parameters and how the relate to overall facility performance, to obtain maximum efficiency and ensure proper maintenance.
• Responsible for maintaining all lease records necessary for production accounting, regulatory compliance, personnel safety, equipment maintenance and material movements.
• Approves the requisition of supplies, as necessary, and monitors inventory of material on hand.
• Monitors, records, and witness’s custody transfer of hydrocarbons to sales, and verifies all necessary information pertaining to the transfer.
• Acts as the Murphy representative for any on lease activities such as fluid transfers, construction and repair projects performed by sub-contractors.
• Performs all duties, under ROC Operator / Production Lead Operator direction, necessary to maintain target production rates from lease oil and gas wells by employing industry or Murphy approved practices and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor.
• Performs any other job-related duties assigned by an immediate supervisor.

Licenses/ Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in oil & gas field
• Must thoroughly understand and be able to mentor others on how to operate and maintain oil and gas handling facilities including field separation and storage of hydrocarbons, gas dehydration, water injection and amine treatment (as applicable).
• Able to communicate the working design and operation of wellhead and associated well site components such as wellhead valves, Safety Shutdown Valves, Safety Systems, Gas Lift, Pump Jack Operation, and Allocation Equipment.
• Able to communicate the design principals and operation of production process equipment such as, liquid and gas separation equipment, gas treating equipment. Knows how the various process interacts and can trouble shoot production upsets quickly to keep the facility in safe operating conditions.
• The successful candidate will live within 75-miles of Karnes, TX.

Physical requirements typically include standing, stooping, walking, climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and wearing various personal protective equipment (PPE) in extreme variations of temperature year-round. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Step up and lead
• Don’t settle for “good enough”
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

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Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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