Lease Operator

High level Lease Operators
Our major client is seeking a Lease Operator to work within their facilities located in Barstow, TX on a 6-months to 1-year contract (subject to go permanent)
Assignment Duration: 6 months to a year
MUST HAVE - Rod pump and gas lift. 
PLUS: 3 phase vessels, work process flow, and how to operate tank batteries, ESPs, pump jacks, pumping units 

Responsibilities may include:

• Adhere to all Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures
• Be a safety leader in the company safety program
• Participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)
• Participate in incident investigations and HSE audits as assigned
• Operate a company-provided vehicle in a safe manner while adhering to the company driving guidelines
• Inspect gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and attached piping components for leaks or unusual conditions and take corrective actions if needed
• Access remote locations to check wells, maintain normal operating levels, pressures and flow on separation equipment, and make adjustments to automatic and manual controls
• Gauge tanks for sale or transfer of condensate, crude oil, and water while maintaining appropriate and accurate records
• Ensure wells are prioritized and operated to maintain contractual obligations
• Operate rental compressors, flowing gas wells, gas lift wells, rod pump units, submersible wells, surface pumping equipment, and test wells
• Gather relevant data on the above mentioned equipment to and compare daily changes to both equipment and productivity
• Adjust pumping unit run time, time clock, injection adjustment, stroke lengths, shoot fluid levels, run dynamometers, and perform basic trouble shooting
• Utilize electronic remote well supervision, SCADA, etc., to optimize production and reduce safety and environmental impact
• Maintain chemical injection rates, start up and shut in wells
• Accurately enter daily volumes, well tests, down time and injection information into a computer database in a timely manner
• Monitor daily production inputs into electric data gathering software and compare input data with output data for accuracy
• Proactively monitor and optimize production costs within area of control
• Perform minor hands on production equipment repairs - generate work notifications/material request for all other work that is needed for equipment reliability
• Operate and optimize Artificial Lift Systems such as: wellhead compression, capillary strings, plunger lift, foamed injection, gas lifts and flow case equipment
• Execute required regulatory tasks generated by SAP, such as A&OI inspections, site security, and end of the month closings
• Take full ownership for daily operations and maintenance of assigned wells
• Have ability to be on call and respond to call-out alarms
• Maintain cleanliness and order on lease routes and at facilities
• Perform detailed and effective shift handovers - communicate shift notes where applicable
• Contribute to achieving Safety, Production, and Financial goals set by both corporate and the individual Business Units

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness and ability to perform/comply with the following:
• To work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions
• To work in several different geographic locations each day
• To work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle
• To wear appropriate special safety equipment
• To climb heights up to 24 feet to gauge tanks
• To walk, bend, stoop and lift

•           To use hand tools to make minor repairs

•           To work weekends and be on call

:

• Associates Degree/Trade Certification or higher in a Production Technology, Process Technology or related technical field
• 3+ years direct experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment and terminology
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Satisfactory safety record and knowledge of safety rules and practices
• Ability to utilize laptop PC and applicable software programs
• Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports
• Ability to read and understand production and financial reports
• Ability to react to visual and aural signals, alarms, and instructions
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments
• Responds resourcefully, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering results while maintaining a safe environment
• Transmits information so it is received and understood in the way it was intended
• Builds positive relationships across organizations that foster a strong work environment
• Constantly searches for and implements new ways of doing business better
• Encourages new ways of looking at problems, processes or solutions