Sr. Operations Specialist - Artificial Lift

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, assists professionals in the field with operations specialist duties per role specific knowledge. Responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities. Responsible for surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations. May monitor or lead the work of lower level operations specialists. Provides operational assistance to personnel based on specialty. Some duties may include, but not limited to, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, understanding of POC and Well Analyzer with ability to interpret results.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Proficient knowledge of the following discipline specific programs as required by specific specialty: Reservoir: Aries, HIS; Drilling: Well View, AFE Navigator; Completions: Well View; Facilities: Oceaneering ACET, eMaint CMMS; SCADA Technical skills that allow easy adaptation to other related applications (AVM, SAP, Spotfire).

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Proficient understanding of industry terminology and technical knowledge. The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations, open and close valves and carry tools/equipment necessary to complete job duties. Maintain eligible motor vehicle record and license. Ability to climb up to 30 feet in height. Strong operational and maintenance knowledge of wellhead equipment and accessories. Able to diagnose best fit applications based on well performance. Able to supervise contractors in safe and efficient manner. Has proven ability to perform duties from other levels of Operations Specialist I and II.

Artificial Lift Specialist:

Able to input and audit AVM reports for accuracy and completeness.

Responsible for troubleshooting, commissioning, and daily operation of miscellaneous Artificial lift equipment.

Assist with the assembly and disassembly of oil and gas artificial lift systems including wellheads, lubricators, plunger lifts, gas lifts, separators and tie-in systems.

Coordinate field repairs with third party construction crews.

Basic understanding of PLC, POC, VFD and Well Analyzer systems. Understand liquid loading in the wellbore.

Maintain proper inventory and material transfer.

Reviews trending of production data to identify problems.

Physical Demands

Typical Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Typical Experience

Minimum 4+ years of work experience required. Oil and gas industry experience a plus.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.