Production Operator Lead

Essential Duties & Responsibilities General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned. Under Limited Supervision, This Position Will

- Follow all of the Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements, ensuring personal safety, safety of others, and safety of the surrounding area.

- Lead, support, and monitor Production Operators with the completion of their assignments, production optimization, maintenance, and ensure activities performed are consistent with procedures, policies, and safety regulations governing oil and gas production.

- Review and prioritize all work orders to plan and organize activities with the Production team.

- Assist with ensuring that all new hires go through Short Service Employee (SSE) program training.

- Monitor daily oil and gas production in assigned area, identify areas not operating correctly, troubleshoot complex production related issues, discuss and resolve outstanding maintenance issues with the team and management.

- Perform general regulatory and visual inspections such as check equipment, facility, leaks, condition, gauge pressures, safety devices, etc.

- Provide updates and make suggestions to the Production Supervisor on all pertinent information including shift activity, performance, and training needs.

- Work together with the Flowback Supervisor to provide assistance and discuss status on jobs, equipment, scheduling, target flow rates, and potential issues to achieve desired production targets.

- Assist and partner with Safety and Engineering to create an effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- At least six (6) years of Production experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs), that are needed for this role.

- Apply understanding of surface and/or subsurface equipment and operations & practices.

- Complete competency in the collection, interpretation, and reporting of well data & identify areas of concern.

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

- Understanding of drilling & completions.

- Ability to lead and mentor others to create a positive work environment and accomplish team goals.

- Train, guide, and evaluate performance of others in their assigned work.

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

- Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.

- Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.

- Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role will have lead responsibilities over the Production Operators in assigned areas. Supervises two (2) or more Full-Time Employees regularly.

Responsible For Regularly Making Decisions And/or Recommendations Concerning

- Mentoring/ongoing training.

- Plan, appoint, and direct the work.

- Appraise performance/productivity and efficiency.

- Handle complaints/grievances and disciplinary issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section. Field Related

This position may be subject to:

- Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.

- Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

- Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.

- Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.

- Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.

HOURS / SHIFTS

- Regular business hours.

- Alternative shift schedule: 7&7.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

- Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Frequently be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.

- Usual field site/location visits may present more strenuous exertion than office work.

- Frequent amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time.

- Frequent travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 90% of time in field.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Summary of Available Benefits*:

- Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages

- Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match

- Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

- Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- 401(k) with employer matching

- Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement

- Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time

- Paid Parental Leave

- Company paid Holidays

- Wellness Reimbursement

- Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation

- Financial Well-being Program

- Professional Membership Reimbursement

- Employee Discount Programs

- Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.