Position Title: Field Operator or LGS Plant Operator
This position may be either filled as a Field Operator or LGS Plant Operator.
The Operator, Field is responsible for managing a large well count, on a team, with various types of equipment, compression, and artificial lift and involves optimizing well and facility systems to maximize production reliability while being a safety and environmental leader.
The Operator, LGS Plant is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of the Liquid Gathering System used in the transportation and handling of produced fluids (oil, water, condensate). The role will monitor, operate, and maintain LGS equipment including pipelines, pumps, tanks, separators, and meters. Conduct regular inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of the system. This role ensures system integrity, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance of all associated infrastructure.
This position may be filled as either day or night shift, depending on the need at time of hire.
Operator I – Viewed as Operator in Training, under at least general supervision, uses basic skills to complete assigned tasks. While in training, may perform the following activities: maintaining the production rate through the system; performing daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities, ensuring that safety devices are operational; tests wells to determine production rates and problems. May perform minor equipment repairs. May perform housekeeping duties. Usually requires less than 2 years of experience.
Operator II – Viewed as a fully competent Operator, within limits of experience. Under general, moderate oversight of daily work, performs moderately complex operator duties. Responsible for the daily operations of the oil and gas processing equipment. In addition to the duties of the Operator I, identifies problems or potential problems with equipment; prepares documentation and production reports on a periodic basis; repairs, or assists in the repair, of equipment. Usually requires at least 3 years of experience.
Operator III – Viewed as an advanced Operator, capable of handling most problems except those requiring engineering assistance. Under very limited review of daily work, incumbents are viewed as competent in all areas. Maintains and repairs production equipment. Prepares documentation and production reports on a periodic basis and reviews discrepancies with personnel. Responsible for maintaining equipment. Organizes and plans daily work schedules, including assigning projects to lower-level employees. Conducts production tests using established procedures. Represents the company in delivery of materials. Witnesses’ purchaser’s gauges and tests, ensuring accuracy of run tickets. Usually requires at least 8 years of experience.
Operator IV – Viewed as the most advance Operator, acts as a lead and capable of handling the most complex of duties with very limited supervision. Responsible for the safety, equipment, inspection, and assistance in overall production operations in a designated area.Analyzes and solves production related problems. Supervises contract work and completes related reports. Coordinates all work and repairs on assigned facilities.Maintains records. Assists field employees in daily operations and substitutes for other employees in their absence. Typically requires at least 10 years of experience.