What are the responsibilities and job description for the Artificial Lift Technician position at John Wood Group?
Wood is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Artificial Lift Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe operation of our oilfield assets. This position requires hands-on experience in monitoring and maintaining production equipment, ensuring the optimal performance of wells, and adhering to safety protocols.
Location: Kenedy, TX 7/7 rotation with man camp provided.
Other benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug and alcohol screening.
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required
- Knowledgeable in Artificial Lift and Plunger Lifts; 3-4 years of specific experience
- Diagnose well and surface equipment problems and identify downhole failures
- Troubleshoot abnormal production conditions
- Analyze trends using SCADA systems to determine anomalies in the wells
- Interact with relevant personnel to optimize artificial lifts
- Optimize production regularity per the direction of Production Foreman
- Gather and calculate the Production Numbers through grease sheets and/or SCADA for their respective routes
- Enter production data in appropriate software (eVin)
- Plan and/or execute first line maintenance and give support to maintenance crew/contractor and submit work notifications in SAP for corrective maintenance
- Collect samples and do lab analysis or send to 3rd parties
- Isolate source from from leaks or energy to abnormal conditions
- Coordinate and oversee water haulers, saltwater haulers, oil haulers, hot oiler and chemical vendors
- Maintain compliance with operating procedures and work instructions
- Prepare reports and generate detailed records and handover notes as required to facilitate proper-communications
- Collect emissions data for environmental compliance
- Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routing tasks and provide feedback when SOPs cannot be achieved or information needs updating
- Report incidents, near misses, positive/negative behavior, etc.
- Utilize and honor request for Stop Work Authority
- Coordinate operation to meet or exceed production efficiency
- Support the training and competency development of lease operators and ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood
- Coordinate the shutdown and energy isolation of process equipment as required
- Communicate with other stakeholders to optimize day to day operational activities
- Coordinate the daily work activities including tool box talk / pre-job safety talk, attend safety meetings and do safe job analysis
- Validate production reporting and downtime coding
- Conduct pressure and safety sensitive operations (e.g change Rattigans, pressure testing equipment)
- Participate in well reviews
- Ensure client and 3rd party compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements as well as client HSE and operations standards, policies and practices
- Participate in and lead safety related drills and exercises, lead facility HSE meetings as required
- Supervise during emergency situations as required
- Align activities in weekly schedule meetings with maintenance
- Oversee the operation of safety systems, process control systems and communications systems, initiate any necessary action to ensure safe operation
- Develop, review and revise standard operating procedures
- Audit work practices and conformance to management systems
- Identify opportunities and methods to achieve continuous improvement in the asset
- Minimize impacts to the production process during equipment maintenance safeguard the operating condition of all plant and or process equipment
- Supervise equipment inspection and testing including critical function testing
- Prepare reports and generate detailed records and handover notes as required to facilitate proper communications
- Participate in and provide process input to HAZID/HAZOP/Design Reviews
- Initiate Management of Change (MOC) process as required
- Monitor the work backlog and implement suitable strategies to maintain acceptable levels
- Perform compliance testing
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
- 2-5 years of experience in oilfield operations, preferably as a Lease Operator
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of oil and gas production equipment and processes
- Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with other operators, supervisors, and management
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call as required
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug test
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in outdoor environments in various weather conditions
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights
- Ability to work in confined spaces and wear personal protective equipment as required
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
