Well Maintenance Specialist

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

• Perform daily follow up on all key processes to ensure implementation and conformance to the Company’s Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) standards, policies, and procedures across all well maintenance operations.
• Participate in regular well performance reviews in the Production meetings to provide feedback and plan well maintenance projects for effective execution.
• Liaise with production engineering team and manage timeline, prioritization, operation and optimization of Mobile Gas Lift Compressor (MGLC) for well revivals, to ensure the timely turnaround of wells for optimal field-wide production.
• Work with production operations to review well plunger performance with engineers and execute optimization plans to improve well productivity. Interface with production engineers and operations in executing field trials of artificial lift studies.
• Interact with Production Engineers, Production Operators, Well Intervention team, contractors and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and effective execution of planned well maintenance
• Conduct pre-work meetings and oversee the planned artificial lift activities, including MGLC operation/optimization, plunger lift installation and optimization.
• Provide technical knowledge and work with production engineering to determine the best course of action for well maintenance activities (MGLC operations and plunger optimizations). Make sound decisions based on what is best fit for the job.
• Partner with Engineering team and recommend the selection of vendors to be included for bidding consideration. Participate in vendor review processes, interview and provide feedback on vendor based on field performance, safety, service quality, and operational performances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least seven (7) years of Oil & Gas Production or related field experience.
  
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs, equipment, competencies), that make it important or needed for this role. Indicate the level of proficiency/expertise for each when possible.

• Thorough knowledge of production operations, well construction and maintenance, and subsurface well configurations and conditions.
• Working knowledge of Oil & Gas production software and systems. Including proficiency in accessing data and providing reports.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, Word, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities, coordinate and plan short and long-term work tasks to meet production and budget goals.
• Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork by working cooperatively and effectively with others to establish and maintain positive working relationships, set and achieve goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Able to be self-motivated, supervise activities and monitor progress towards goals.
• Able to understand and exhibit ethical behavior and business practices. Ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the Company.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers, and vendors.
  
  
  

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.

Both Office And Field Related

• Job is performed in both the office and in the field work environment.
• Approximately 50% in the office and 50% in the field.
  
  
  

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.
• Available for responsibilities on weekends and holidays for urgent issues or emergencies during off hours, as needed.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Minimally be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
• Usual field site/location visits may present more strenuous exertion than office work.
• Minimal amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.
  
  
  

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time: Minimal (under 25%); Regularly (25% - 75%); Frequent (more than 75%).

• Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
• Regular travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 50% 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.