Optimization Operator

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Working under limited supervision, the Optimization Operator is responsible for gathering and analyzing real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring. The role supports collaboration with engineers, operators, and foremen for wells and lease activities, troubleshooting and optimizing producing and underperforming wells. The operator assists in conducting minor subsurface well maintenance, performing dynamometer, fluid shots, and Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys, and maintaining regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance. The role also assists in identifying opportunities for operations cost reductions, reducing production variance, and improving job efficiency and safety. The operator recognizes, analyzes, and resolves routine issues in production operations, takes corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, and contributes to operational efficiency and safety.

- Gathers and analyzes real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring to facilitate informed decision-making and control complex processes efficiently.

- Supports collaboration with Engineers, DSC/PA, Foremen, and Lease Operators for wells and lease activities, participates in well reviews and route reviews, and troubleshoots and optimizes producing and underperforming wells.

- Assists in conducting minor subsurface well maintenance limited to non-BOPE jobs (e.g., swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, regulatory, routine testing, batch/chemical/scale jobs, long stroke/respace, cap string inspection, fluid levels, dynamometer) and performs dynamometer, fluid shots, and Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys where applicable as planned or needed.

- Serves as a subject matter expert in routine field operations, encompassing artificial plunger lift, surface facility equipment operations and repair, oil & gas well chemicals, and efficient time management practices.

- Maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department.

- Assists in identifying opportunities for operations cost reductions, reducing production variance, job efficiency, and safety improvements based on expertise in field operations. Works under supervision to assist in routine production operations tasks, prioritizing projects, monitoring costs, implementing SOPs, and providing technical training to optimize results.

- Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves routine issues in production operations, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety. Stays prepared for travel and extended work hours on short notice.

- Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel.

Education:

- High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education and/or commensurate work experience is required.

Experience:

- 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Operations, Process Optimization, Equipment Operations and Repair or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Competencies:

- Oral & Written Communication

- Results Oriented

- Active Learning

- Digital Literacy

- Business Acumen

Skills:

- SCADA Systems

- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

- Statistical Process Control (SPC)

- Troubleshooting

- Simulation Software and Modeling

- Equipment Maintenance

- Data Analysis

- XSPOC or equivalent

- Knowledge of Pi

- Data Visualization

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.