20-May-2019

Field Production Operator- Permian Basin- Kermit, TX

United States

109385BR

Kermit, TX

Job Description

Field Operators are responsible for daily operations of natural gas production equipment. They operate production packs and compressors in a field setting in a safe and efficient manner.

Health, Safety, Security and Environmental:

• Be familiar with the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Management System and actively participate in its implementation
• Understand and support the importance of sustainable development
• Be able to recognize job hazards, stop work and correct the situation
• Actively participate in Management of Change (MOC) issues
• Actively participate in the Behavior Based Safety Management (BBSM)
• Develop an understanding of the Contractor Safety Management
• Have an understanding and good working knowledge of HSS&E standards such as the, Risk Matrix, Permit To Work and Lock Out / Tag Out
• Utilize work procedures to safely execute job tasks
• Be able to review, update and present job procedures to peers
• Demonstrate defensive driving behaviors

Interpersonal – Teamwork – Communications:

• Work well in a team environment
• Work with team members to understand failures and establish preventative maintenance procedures
• Work with other field surveillance team members to standardize data input, data extraction and measurement for benchmarking purposes
• Work with team members to share and implement best practices
• Work with all teams to encourage rapid implementation of opportunities to improve operating efficiency and expense reduction
• Notify supervisor/staff associate of repairs requiring 30-plus minutes or needing materials or contract services not immediately available
• Assist supervisor/staff associate in coordinating contractor activities related to production surveillance activities and tasks
• Assist supervisor/staff associate utilizing IT tools to reduce repetitive equipment failures resulting in call outs and overtime
• Communicate with the supervisor/staff associate regarding potential well/facility problems, lift optimization and enhancement opportunities

Technical:

• Capable of operating single and multi-well gas / condensate facilities
• Thoroughly understand and have experience operating 2 & 3-phase separators
• Through working knowledge of SCADA systems, review reports and prioritize daily work tasks
• Assist in the development of a Clean, Lubricate, Adjust, Inspect and Repair (CLAIR) task list and implement it as the primary directive for daily well surveillance
• Monitor online time and current production rates of all wells to ensure maximum well uptime and performance
• Understand custody transfer procedures for condensate sales, this includes internal guidelines such as tank gauging procedures and external guidelines
• Compare well production actual rates against well production targets and assist in the development and execution of action plans to close the gap
• Respond to well shutdown alarms as directed by the SCADA system
• Respond to all facility or well alarms when on call
• Thoroughly understand facility and well safety shutdown systems – cause and effect
• Use IT tools to monitor well and facility online time
• Key enabler in improving facility uptime, well performance and overall production delivery by understanding of the overall surveillance objectives and associated work processes
• Must be experienced in gas/oil well-producing operations including natural flow and other forms of artificial lift such as rod pumps
• Must understand hydrate formation and have experience regarding the safe removal of hydrates
• Is a subject matter expert on facility operations and works to promote operational excellence across geographic and operational areas
• Must be willing to learn SAP to input equipment repair notifications
• Submit regular time and exceptions to central timekeeper

Work Location

Kermit – TX USA

Company Description

Shell Exploration & Production Company (SEPCo) is responsible for safely finding, developing and producing oil and natural gas in North America. Shell has been operating in the Gulf of Mexico for five decades and these operations provide more than 73 percent of our U.S. oil and gas production. SEPCo is the largest of Shell’s E&P operating units, accounting for 17 percent of Shell’s worldwide oil and gas production. Based in Houston, Texas, our key operating locations are in the Gulf of Mexico, South Texas, Wyoming, Alabama, Alaska and Canada.

Skillpool

Production Operations Upstream

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
• Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
• Willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation
• Willing to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team with or without accommodation
• Able to work while wearing a respirator or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• This position requires hires to reside proximate to the site to respond to call-outs and emergencies. Distance varies by location, but generally 50 – 70 miles is the limit.
• Willing to work a shift schedule of up to 8 consecutive days
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
• Willing to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
• Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
• As a part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, drug, medical, and reference checks, including hair and oral fluids drug testing
• Willing to support the company’s drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings
• Willing to support and comply with the company’s harassment-free work environment policy
• Willing to support and comply with the company’s safety policies and initiatives
• Willing to support and comply with the company’s diversity and inclusion work environment policies
• Willing to attend and achieve satisfactory results on pre-employment testing
• Prior military experience in a relevant job function such as Aircraft maintenance, Aviation Boatswain Mate, Diesel Mechanic, Fuels/Maintenance Specialist, Petroleum fuels/supply Specialist, Nuclear Mechanic, Plant Operations, Gas turbine Technician, Machinist, Power Plant Mechanic/Operator, Hydraulic Technician or Valve Repair Technician

No. of Positions

6

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Job Expires

02-Jun-2019