Wellfield Tech I

enCore Energy Corp; George West (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

enCore Energy Corp seeks a Wellfield Tech I to maintain the mine's production and restoration wellfields on a 4-on 4-off shift (day and night tours). This is a full-time, on-site position requiring operating field equipment and recording data for shift logs and the Wellfield Balance Sheet.

You will collect samples, perform routine maintenance, monitor bag filtration, assist expansion projects, and follow all safety rules.

Qualifications

• Understand operation and controls for wellfield equipment.
• Must read/write in English to perform essential functions.
• Maintain honest and accurate records.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds and work on stairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to maximize sustainable flowrates.
• Record data in shift notes and balance sheet.
• Add oxygen to injection wells as specified.
• Collect samples and deliver to lab.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist larger repairs.
• Monitor bag filtration and replace bags as needed.
• Assist in expansion facilities.
• Adhere to safety SOPs and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Equipment operation

Data recording

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Job description

Description

Wellfield Tech I

The Wellfield Tech I is the primary individual responsible for the sustained operation of the mine’s production and restoration wellfields. The Wellfield Tech I ensures that the wellfield operates in accordance with the operating plan developed by the Superintendent. The position is a full time position, and the schedule is for shift work requiring 4 on and 4 off shift cycles with day and night tours. The Wellfield Tech I is responsible for the following:

• Ensures all production-related equipment is operated to achieve the maximum sustainable production flowrate in a balanced manner. Including but not limited to SOP – Wellfield Operations, Pipeline Breaks/Leaks
• Collects all relevant wellfield operating data and records such data in the Wellfield Balance Sheet and Daily Shift Notes and uses the Wellfield Balance Sheet to adjust the injection well flowrates to maintain the maximum production well flowrate without excess injection. Including but not limited to SOP – Wellfield Data Entry into Computer
• Ensures oxygen is added to injection wells in the correct amounts as specified by the Wellfield Balance Sheet. Including but not limited to SOP – Oxygen Pressure and Rotometer Setting
• Prepares numbered sample collection containers; and collects and delivers wellfield samples to the laboratory
• Performs routine wellfield maintenance in a timely manner; including, meter repair, leak repair, pressure gauge replacement, and other small repairs as needed. Assists, the Wellfield Maintenance Tech in the completion of larger repair/replacement activities. Including but not limited to SOP – Gluing PVC Pipe, Poly Pipe, Connecting PVC Pipe & Fittings
• Monitors the operation of wellfield bag filtration equipment and changes bags when necessary to prevent a loss of injection flow due to bag plugging. To ensure an adequate supply of replacement bags, bag acidizing and washing will be accomplished as required. Including but not limited to SOP – Wellfield Bag Filtration
• Participates in the construction of wellfield expansion facilities.
• Follows all Federal, State, and Company safety rules and regulations; and by maintaining a clean work area, ensures a safe working area. Including but not limited to SOP – Emergency Repairs in the Event of a Lateral or Trunk Line Break

Job Requirements

• Understand the operation and controls for all wellfield equipment
• This position requires the ability to read and write in English to perform essential job functions.
• Maintain honest and accurate records
• Understand and comply with all safety rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Be able to readily solve simple math problems either manually or with a calculator
• Possess a valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Be able bodied, capable of carrying 50 pounds up or down flights of stairs
• Be willing to work overtime when required and approved by Superintendent
• Have the ability and willingness to work alternating day and night shifts
• Have the ability and commitment to wear all required safety equipment
• Communicate with fellow employees using a portable radio or telephone
• Grip and use hand and small power tools for extended periods of time
• Maintain a friendly and cooperative working relationship with fellow employees and supervisors, be a team player
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures
• Adhere to standard operating procedures