Production Operator II

Antero Resources; Pennsboro (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Antero Resources in West Virginia is seeking a hands-on production operator to support field operations. The role emphasizes safety, equipment knowledge, and proactive troubleshooting to minimize downtime and optimize production.

You'll participate in installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance, ensuring wells are ready for production and compliant with state and federal regulations. A minimum of two years in production is required, with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of production related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of production facilities.
• Minimize well downtime; perform regular repairs on production equipment and involve a mechanic or engineer as needed.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and determine safe solutions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize field production and control costs.
• Ensure all wells are ready for production with proper facilities and personnel.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years production experience

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

• Follow all of the Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring personal safety, safety of others, and safety of the surrounding area.
• Actively participate in the installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of production facilities.
• Minimize well downtime by thoroughly understanding the cause; maintain and make regular repairs on production equipment to retain or recover lost production. Involve the appropriate Mechanic or Engineer when requiring additional assistance.
• Troubleshoot increasingly complex, non-routine issues and problem wells. Discuss improvements and implement approved solution in a safe manner.
• Identify opportunities and communicate ideas to further optimize field production, costs, etc. to assist with process improvement.
• Ensure all new wells are ready for production, including tank batteries, corrosion protection, necessary personnel, rental equipment, etc.
• Make sure daily activities, site conditions, and regulatory requirements are followed and maintained according to Company policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under General Supervision, This Position Will

• Follow all of the Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring personal safety, safety of others, and safety of the surrounding area.
• Actively participate in the installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of production facilities.
• Minimize well downtime by thoroughly understanding the cause; maintain and make regular repairs on production equipment to retain or recover lost production. Involve the appropriate Mechanic or Engineer when requiring additional assistance.
• Troubleshoot increasingly complex, non-routine issues and problem wells. Discuss improvements and implement approved solution in a safe manner.
• Identify opportunities and communicate ideas to further optimize field production, costs, etc. to assist with process improvement.
• Ensure all new wells are ready for production, including tank batteries, corrosion protection, necessary personnel, rental equipment, etc.
• Make sure daily activities, site conditions, and regulatory requirements are followed and maintained according to Company policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of production related experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs), that are needed for this role.

• Fundamental understanding of surface and/or subsurface equipment and operations.
• Basic knowledge of downhole operations, failure analysis, and best practices.
• Ability to identify problems and failures to perform troubleshooting skills and provide a solution.
• Understand the safe operation of electrical systems, valves, and high-pressure and temperature systems on facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to ask questions, observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with Land Owners, Operators, teams, and others.

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
• Possess valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company's Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field - reference Travel section.

Field Related

This position may be subject to:

• Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
• Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.
• Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.

HOURS / SHIFTS

• Regular business hours.
• Alternative shift schedule: 7&7.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
• Frequent amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time.

• Frequent travel to Company's field operations and/or offices. Approximately 95% of time in field.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Summary of Available Benefits*

• Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement
• Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation
• Financial Well-being Program
• Professional Membership ReimbursementEmployee Discount Programs
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.