What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Technician / Field Operator position at NES Fircroft?
Field Operator III- Chemical Technician
o Job Summary
o Responsible for the installation, repair, and optimization of chemical pumps in the field in addition to collecting samples of production fluids for testing
o Duties and Responsibilities o Collect samples of production fluid as needed for testing
o Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance on chemical pumps
o Troubleshoot production issues such as corrosion, emulsion, paraffin and solids
o Monitor production chemical levels and order re-fills as needed
o Order new chemical application setups when needed and assist with installation
o Maintain frequent communication with the entire Special Services Team, Production Foremen, Engineers and Lease Operators
o Skills and Abilities Required
o Basic knowledge of production chemicals and their application.
o Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
o Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC or Ignition) preferred
o Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
o Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
o Ability to self-motivate o Ability to work with minimal supervision
o Excellent attention to detail
o Must be physically able to lift >
50 lbs and climb ladders / stairways
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administration
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
- Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
- Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
- Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
- Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
- Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
- Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
- Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
- Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
- Active participation on emergency response activities
- Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
- Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
- Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
- Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
- Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
- Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
- Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
