Well Operations Technician

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No prior experience is necessary
• Basic computer skills needed
• Driving position – must meet Driver Acceptability Profile requirements

Department

Location

Reports to

FLSA Classification

Safety Sensitive Position

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential functions

• Calculate test result values, using standard formulas
• Collect product samples by turning bleeder valves, or by lowering containers into tanks to obtain oil samples
• Operate control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules
• Perform tests to check the qualities and grades of products, such as assessing levels of bottom sediment, water, and foreign materials in oil samples, using centrifugal testers
• Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of system interconnections and capacities
• Record and compile operating data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses
• Signal other workers by telephone or radio to operate pumps, open and close valves, and check temperatures
• Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks
• Verify that incoming and outgoing products are moving through the correct meters and that meters are working properly
• Clamp seals around valves to secure tanks
• Clean interiors of processing units by circulating chemicals and solvents within units
• Conduct general housekeeping of units
• Coordinate shutdowns and major projects
• Inspect pipelines, tightening connections and lubricating valves as necessary
• Maintain and repair equipment, or report malfunctioning equipment to supervisors so that repairs can be scheduled
• Operate auxiliary equipment and control multiple processing units during distilling or treating operations, moving controls that regulate valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment
• Patrol units to monitor the amount of oil in storage tanks, and to verify that activities and operations are safe, efficient, and in compliance with regulations
• Prepare calculations for receipts and deliveries of oil and oil products
• Break apart and assemble pipe fittings, separator valves, and cylinder heads on engine
• Hand start pumping unit engines, raise and lower sucker rod strings on pumping units
• Service engines, compressors, pumping units, separators, water injection pumps, circulating pumps and other various equipment used in the oilfield
• Gauge and record oil and water production tanks
• Must be able to complete, understand and apply all safety training for required job. (H2S, CPR, Blood borne pathogens etc.)
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Requires travel to field locations by safely operating company vehicles
• Perform any other requested repairs or maintenance to equipment as specified by foreman or supervisor
• Must be able to work unsupervised in remote areas
• Employee may also be asked by supervisor or other management to perform tasks that would be outside the parameters of duties or job functions, you will be expected to complete these job functions as well

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Supervisory responsibilities

Work environment

Physical demands

Other duties