Well Test Operator I

Description

Position Summary:

Well Test Operator is responsible for monitoring and reporting on production and other pertinent well information and provides maintenance on production equipment. Under general supervision, this position prepares, maintains, and submits daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, well pressure and volume of chemicals used, etc. Ensure quality control and safe operations during all aspects of the operation.

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Must have field experience and be competent in the use & repair of manifolds, plug catchers, test separators, sand traps, flare stacks and other flowback/well testing related equipment
• Responsible to learn and fulfill all job service requirements, including reporting as it pertains well production data, incident reporting, job specific information, and charges for each application
• Capable of drafting a thorough and accurate JSA identifying all job tasks, the hazards associated with these tasks, and the steps to mitigate the issues
• Observe all safety rules at all times, including keeping workspaces (including vehicles) clean & free of safety hazards
• Team player (willing and effective at receiving guidance and feedback)
• Properly and consistently complete and update a JSA as the situation changes
• Responsible for following specific written Well Testing Operating Procedures
• Proactive in equipment maintenance
• Responsible for proper care and cleaning of company issued tools
• Takes ownership for assigned well tests while managing time
• Fully understands customer downhole goals and associated impacts from well testing operator decisions and actions
• Reporting accurate, hourly data (or required customer frequency)
• Communicate and annotate detailed shift changes
• Coordinate and/or participate in rigging up/down test equipment
• Prepare equipment for jobs and load out
• Performs other duties as required for which the employee is qualified and trained including following specific operating procedures

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated basic computer skills
• Energy service experience helpful
• Exhibit ability to be a strong team player
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an environment of constantly changing priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Must possess valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to TGNR’s insurance guidelines
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions and mitigate and/or report.
• General knowledge of safety systems.
• General oilfield or gas experience is a plus
• High school diploma or GED a plus

Physical Demands and Exposures:

• Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme cold and heat, near moving mechanical parts; exposure to high wind, ice, snow, wet and/or humid conditions, vibration, and dust is expected.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to individually lift: Maximum 100 lbs
• Possible exposures to gas/ liquid hydrocarbons and salt water.