What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Optimization Technician position at Chord Energy?
Position Summary Chord Energy is seeking an innovative, results oriented, and process driven Production Optimization Tech. This tech will be responsible for maximizing production and profitability of oil and gas properties through assessing the associated costs and estimating the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells. Individual needs a strong background in EH&S associated with artificial lift and field operations. The position is based in any of our North Dakota field offices and requires frequent travel to field locations. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.Essential Job Functions
Oasis Petroleum is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, age, or any other factor protected by law.
- Actively practice and support company EHS and operating policies
- Monitor daily production for variances. Minimize deferred production and reduce operating expenses by working closely with the production team
- Optimize wellsite operation by maintaining and calibrating pump off controllers and VFD's
- Witness teardown of failed artificial lift equipment and work with vendors to enhance equipment designs to reduce failure frequency and maximize production
- Identify root cause of failures and recommend improvements
- Gather and analyze field data (fluid levels, dynamometer cards, well tests, etc.).
- Work with chemical specialist and chemical providers to ensure protection and optimized execution of chemical treatments of artificial lift wells
- Maintain artificial lift information databases including written documentation and tracking of failures
- Utilize XSPOC software to identify wells that need intervention or assistance and proactively work towards optimization of all wells
- Ability to work in fast paced agile environment
- Mentor and train optimization techs and lease operators
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years' experience working as a lease operator
- Experience with Microsoft office
- Good analytical skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to readprinted materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess ability to work in adverse conditions and all types of weather.
- Bachelor's degree
- Workover experience
- Experience with S Rod/Rodstar, XSPOC, and Echometer softwares
- Knowledge of production operations
- Artificial lift experience
EEO Statement:
Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Oasis Petroleum is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information, age, or any other factor protected by law.