Artificial Lift Technician
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Artificial Lift Technician to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe operation of our oilfield assets. This position requires hands-on experience in monitoring and maintaining production equipment, ensuring the optimal performance of wells, and adhering to safety protocols.

Location: Kenedy, TX

Other benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug and alcohol screening.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledgeable in Artificial Lift and Plunger Lifts; 3-4 years of specific experience
• Diagnose well and surface equipment problems and identify downhole failures
• Troubleshoot abnormal production conditions
• Analyze trends using SCADA systems to determine anomalies in the wells
• Interact with relevant personnel to optimize artificial lifts
• Optimize production regularity per the direction of Production Foreman
• Gather and calculate the Production Numbers through grease sheets and/or SCADA for their respective routes
• Enter production data in appropriate software (eVin)
• Plan and/or execute first line maintenance and give support to maintenance crew/contractor and submit work notifications in SAP for corrective maintenance
• Collect samples and do lab analysis or send to 3rd parties
• Isolate source from from leaks or energy to abnormal conditions
• Coordinate and oversee water haulers, saltwater haulers, oil haulers, hot oiler and chemical vendors
• Maintain compliance with operating procedures and work instructions
• Prepare reports and generate detailed records and handover notes as required to facilitate proper-communications
• Collect emissions data for environmental compliance
• Apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routing tasks and provide feedback when SOPs cannot be achieved or information needs updating
• Report incidents, near misses, positive/negative behavior, etc.
• Utilize and honor request for Stop Work Authority
• Coordinate operation to meet or exceed production efficiency
• Support the training and competency development of lease operators and ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood
• Coordinate the shutdown and energy isolation of process equipment as required
• Communicate with other stakeholders to optimize day to day operational activities
• Coordinate the daily work activities including tool box talk / pre-job safety talk, attend safety meetings and do safe job analysis
• Validate production reporting and downtime coding
• Conduct pressure and safety sensitive operations (e.g change Rattigans, pressure testing equipment)
• Participate in well reviews
• Ensure client and 3rd party compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements as well as client HSE and operations standards, policies and practices
• Participate in and lead safety related drills and exercises, lead facility HSE meetings as required
• Supervise during emergency situations as required
• Align activities in weekly schedule meetings with maintenance
• Oversee the operation of safety systems, process control systems and communications systems, initiate any necessary action to ensure safe operation
• Develop, review and revise standard operating procedures
• Audit work practices and conformance to management systems
• Identify opportunities and methods to achieve continuous improvement in the asset
• Minimize impacts to the production process during equipment maintenance safeguard the operating condition of all plant and or process equipment
• Supervise equipment inspection and testing including critical function testing
• Prepare reports and generate detailed records and handover notes as required to facilitate proper communications
• Participate in and provide process input to HAZID/HAZOP/Design Reviews
• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) process as required
• Monitor the work backlog and implement suitable strategies to maintain acceptable levels
• Perform compliance testing

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
• 2-5 years of experience in oilfield operations, preferably as a Lease Operator
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of oil and gas production equipment and processes
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with other operators, supervisors, and management
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call as required
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug test

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in various weather conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and wear personal protective equipment as required

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