Production Tech IV

NES Fircroft; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency supplied truck ½ ton

No per diem for local candidates

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a field operations technician for oil & gas facilities in New Mexico. You will support safe, efficient start-up and ongoing monitoring of wells and processing units, with emphasis on utility systems and safety compliance.

You will perform inspections, issue work permits, and coordinate maintenance activities while maintaining data records. Strong communication, teamwork, and physical stamina are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certificate required
• Experience in a closely related position preferred
• Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player
• Strong effective communicator
• High initiative and commitment to improve results
• Willing to work rotating shifts and be on call
• Able to interact in a multi-cultural environment
• Able to maintain, operate and repair surface equipment for oil & gas production
• Excellent computer skills with written and oral communication
• Physically able to lift >50 lbs and climb ladders
• Able to use SCBA and safety detectors
• Experience with ESP and Gas Lifts
• Will be working on high volume wells
• Vertical facility experience a plus
• Familiar with flaring

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
• Primary operations contact for their facilities and understands process flow.
• Inspects and monitors equipment to ensure correct operation.
• Issues Safe Work Permits for conditions and safety risks.
• Performs gas testing to ensure safe maintenance activities.
• Monitors gauges, reads meters and records data.
• Checks temperatures, pressures, and flow to keep within specs.
• Adjusts process parameters to maintain product specifications.
• Maintains company vehicle in good condition.
• Coordinates oil sales and salt water hauling as needed.
• Maintains gauge sheets and notes production changes.
• Checks valve positions for proper settings.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance (lubrication, filters, etc.).
• Communicates with Production Foreman about conditions and changes.
• Performs winterization and equipment efficiency summarization.
• Monitors field equipment with electronic test gear.
• Inspects safety valves and safety equipment.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Adheres to environmental policies to minimize impacts (flaring, spills).
• Follows working rules and improves job knowledge.
• Maintains dependable attendance and can work independently when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Rotating shift

Call-out readiness

Multi-cultural

Surface equipment knowledge

SCBA safety

ESP & Gas Lifts

High-volume wells

Flare awareness

Physical strength

Education

College degree or trade school certificate

Job description

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the safe and efficient operations, monitoring and maintenance preparation of wells, processing units and related facilities. This position 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. Candidates with experience in new facilities startup and operations are very desirable.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Follows and enforces all safety rules.
• Primary operations contact for their facilities. Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points. Reviews computer data and computer generated schematics to ensure process is optimized.
• Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, to ensure correct operation.
• Issues 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.
• Performs gas testing as necessary to ensure Operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities to be performed.
• Process monitoring activities include Gauge Tanks, read meters, accurately record data, taking product samples, differential pressure, chemical injection rates, checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc.
• Performs "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.
• Adjusts 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 salt water hauling as necessary
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets properly and note reasons for production changes
• Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.).
• Communicates with Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed.
• Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies.
• Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment including hand held monitors and computer monitoring equipment.
• Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment.
• Participates in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business that they are assigned to execute.
• Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures. Executes work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.). Attaches a high priority to resolving environmental problems.
• Understands and follows all working rules. Continuously improves job knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance. Able to work independently where appropriate. Supports 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
• 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 and 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
• Experience with ESP and Gas Lifts
• Will be working on high volume wells
• Vertical facility experience a plus
• Familiar with flaring

Allowances:

• Agency supplied truck ½ ton, basic tools (list to be provided)
• Local candidates – No per diem will be offered for this role