Wellfield Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Wellfield Operator

Department: Wellfield

Reports to: Wellfield Manager

Location: Florence, AZ

Position Overview:

The Wellfield Operator plays a key role in the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the in-situ recovery (ISR) wellfield. This position involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the wellfield systems that deliver and recover process solutions. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical systems, electrical equipment, and instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance of pumps, valves, pipelines, and process control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and operate wellfield systems, including injection and recovery wells, pumps, flow meters, and pipelines.

- Perform daily inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of wellfield facilities.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues with well pumps, control panels, valves, and transmitters.

- Work closely with maintenance departments, the control room, and wellfield operations group to keep wellfield running optimally.

- Calibrate and maintain flow meters, pressure sensors, and other field instruments to ensure accurate data collection.

- Collect operational data and maintain detailed logs for production tracking and reporting.

- Assist with wellfield expansions, including installation of piping, pumps, electrical connections, and instrumentation systems

- Comply with all safety, environmental, and operational procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.

- Respond to alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner.

- Operator will be responsible for collecting and documenting samples to be delivered to the lab

Qualifications & Experience:

- High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Technology preferred.

- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a mining, industrial, or processing environment

- Basic understanding of pumps, motors, valves, PLC systems, and instrumentation controls.

- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

- Basic understanding of VFDs, flow and pressure transmitters, and automated control systems.

Use computer skills to troubleshoot wellfield systems and assist in control room operations

- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and occasionally perform physically demanding tasks.

- Valid driver’s license required; ability to work rotating shifts as needed.

Core Competencies:

- Safety-first mindset

- Technical problem-solving

- Strong communication and teamwork

- Attention to detail

- Reliability and self-motivation

- Strong computer skills are an asset

Why Join Us:

Be part of a skilled operations team driving innovation in environmentally responsible in-situ resource recovery. You’ll gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines while supporting a critical phase of our production process.