Senior Multi-Skilled Oil & Gas Operator – ESP & Gas Lift

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

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.