Flowback/Field Operator I

Job Reference 1249022

Location Midland , Texas, United States

Industry Oil & Gas - Onshore Oil

Function Operations & Production

Job Type Contract

Date Added September 23, 2024

Airswift is seeking a Flowback Operator to work in Midland TX (Permian Basin area) for a 12-month assignment (subject to extension).

Main Functions:
Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plans, reduce equipment failure, and efficiently manage resources.
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Implement daily work objectives, including housekeeping, safety, health, environmental, and security tasks.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings and regular, documented safety meetings.
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions through continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient, and safe operational conditions.
• Function as an Equipment Care Technician and perform simple maintenance activities.
• Report if the alarm, emergency, or emergency shutdown system is out of service.
• Provide detailed, clear, and accurate information during shift changes to ensure unit conditions are updated and operational continuity is maintained.
• Coordinate, control, and monitor maintenance jobs according to corrective, predictive, and preventive plans.
• Continuously document relevant operational events and abnormal situations in the logbook.
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and perform field laboratory tests.
• Actively participate in emergency response activities.
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines.
• Inform and consult the Operations Shift Supervisor about operational activities.
• Maintain good communication across the team to ensure issues and actions are adequately addressed.
• Provide basic facts concerning well production problems, current production rates, and the condition of the well.
• Ensure thorough well problem diagnostics before requesting Well Work intervention operations.
• Ensure the wellhead and surface equipment are maintained and in good working order prior to Well Work operations.
• Provide assistance and support to ongoing Well Work operations as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed secondary education with previous experience as a Field Technician.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High standards in Safety, Health, and Environmental aptitude, with a focus on cultivating the same in others.
• Understanding of pipeline operations.
• Knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes.
• Familiarity with Emergency Preparedness Procedures.
• Understanding of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications.
• Awareness of relevant regulations and commercial agreements.