What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level III Flowback Operator - ETX position at EnerCorp?
EnerCorp Engineered Solutions, LLC is a private equity sponsored oilfield services company with operations in Canada and the United States. EnerCorp specializes in providing its customers sand filtration and sand management technologies / services, and custom fabrication. We are committed to delivering high quality specialty products and services, on budget, on time, and exceeding customer expectations while providing a safe and excellent working environment for our employees. EnerCorp provides innovative technologies produced in North America that deliver engineered solutions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An Operator III is responsible for ensuring collection and reporting of well data completion on an hourly basis and has an advanced ability to understand and interpret the data, look for signs of well variance and address issues as needed. This individual has complete knowledge of all test and production equipment's functionality and is able to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions when needs arise. Operator III's lead and delegate work to Trainees, Operator I and II's. Individual will also perform ongoing dump of sand from separators as well as pulling sand filter screens for cleaning when needed. This individual works under minimal supervision and escalates matters to supervisor or management if unable to resolve. Serves as Safety Lead as well as being the Person in Charge of incident reporting on site.
Specific responsibilities
- Ensure accurate collection and reporting of well data based on well flow is completed per guidelines.
- Control all traffic on location.
- Able to lead any job including but not limited to toe preps, frac assist, drill outs, well test, as well as facility watch.
- Troubleshoot, perform all equipment maintenance, and fix any issues that arise in a timely manner.
- Check differential pressure on a regular schedule, pull screens as needed and effectively clean them.
- Dump sand separators.
- Gauge frac tanks.
- Obtain accurate flow rates by properly strapping tanks.
- Gauge open top tanks.
- Open well and turn through test separator when needed.
- Ensure all Operators and Visitors are signed in on JSA and are aware of all hazards on location.
- Stay abreast of ongoing work at location to identify potential hazards.
- Responsible for effectively pass down communication changes to Operators on site as well as Supervisors or Management on or off the field.
- Help maintain operators engaged and morale high at assigned locations.
- Contact supervisor or management if employee concerns arise.
- Identify and address safety concerns and keep supervisor and HSE abreast of concerns.
- Create job lay out for equipment placement.
- Continued support to Supervisor and Management.
- Always follow safe work practices and familiarize self with JSA's.
- Maneuver location safely and know where hazards are.
- Responsible for reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
- Maintain work area by keeping it clean and organized.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience
- 2 years of previous Operator experience is required.
Skills and Abilities
- Full understanding of separator functionality and how to operate it, including but not limited to adjusting fluid levels.
- Thorough understanding of plug catcher’s functionality and how to operate it, including but not limited to swapping flow side and troubleshooting.
- Able to adjust back pressure regulators.
- Skilled at changing orifice plates using a senior daniel.
- Capable of collecting and sampling well fluid for checking chloride and oil API gravity.
- Thorough knowledge of well opening sequence procedure to bring a well online.
- Able to repair all trim and seats on dump valves and back pressure regulators.
- Capable of trouble shooting measurement equipment.
- Full understanding of Well shut-in procedures including the use of ESD’s.
- Ability to read and operate automation systems on customers production facility.
- Complete understanding of purpose and urgency of re-directing flow to a flare if needed due to overpressure.
- In depth understanding of the flow path from the well head to the separation equipment.
- Capable of independently performing filter operation.
- Detailed knowledge of pumps, valves, rigging mechanisms, pressure testing, etc.
- Complete competency in collection, interpretation and reporting of well data.
- Full understanding of how to and when to equalize flow back tanks.
- Able to judge fluid rates and trucking disposal track times.
- Able to create and execute an evacuation plan.
- Ability to follow directions to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and decimals.
PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Can lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
- Can do 200 lb. push.
- Ability to climb a ladder.
- Able to do a 50-lb. overhead lift.
- Repetitive turning, like a choke wheel or well head valve.
- Ability to climb in and out of truck's cab.
- Able to swing 8 lb. sledgehammer.
- Sitting, bending, standing, walking, and typing 12 hours per day.
- Pass the required physical examination and drug screen as well as a Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Able and willing to work at heights as needed.
- The employee must be adaptable to the unique work conditions that consist of long and irregular hours and changes in locations of work assignments. This position requires working in the field setting majority of the time with various weather conditions consisting of: wet, cold, and/or humid conditions at well sites, working near moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, potential fumes or airborne
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Must have attention to detail.
- Ability to foresee potential issues based on current variables and have the knowledge to be pro-active and prevent further issues.
- Be a self-starter.
- Able to be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs of clients and industry.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Dedication & commitment to team focus and common goals.
- Able to withstand the mental and physical stress brought in by the elements of an outdoor work environment.
- Ability to deal with and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to adapt to working day or night shifts as well as working with different teams and at various client locations as needed.
- Able to follow proper protocol for incident reporting and emergency situations.
- Good moral character.
- Ability and willingness to share knowledge through coaching and mentoring.
- Maintain an “above approach” lifestyle that reflects the company’s values. Teamwork. Caring. Integrity. Work Ethic. Innovation. REQUIRED CERTS
- HR/Safety NH Orientation
- PEC Safeland
- H2S Awareness
- Fit test
- Behavioral Based Safety Program - Peer-to-Peer
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA - 30 Hour
- Man lift/Forklift Certification
- OGOR Well Control Class
- Calibration Class
- ESD Safety System Training
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Experience:
- flowback: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road