Frac Fuel Technician

About the role

Responsible for safely handling and distributing natural dry gas for Frac Operations; operator is expected to regulate desired gas temperature which should optimize fuel substitution performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rig up/rig down of all frac fuel equipment, purge pack and line up valves for proper operations
• Operate pumps, valves, meters, and related equipment to transfer dry gas between pipeline and Frac operations
• Monitor fuel flow rates and product levels using manual and automated systems
• Conduct tank gauging and perform lines & checks
• Prepare and load/unload fuel equipment and transport in compliance with facility and DOT requirements
• Perform routine checks and testing for water vapor samples, water levels, and other specification requirements; document results and escalate abnormalities to supervisors
• Maintain cleanliness of system to prevent contamination across product types
• Follow all OSHA, DOT, and facility safety guidelines; participate in safety audits, emergency response drills, and hazard recognition activities
• Use appropriate PPE, comply with lockout/tag out procedures, and maintain a safe work environment
• Inspect equipment daily and report any issues requiring repair
• Assist maintenance teams with preventive maintenance on pumps, filters, hoses, and meters
• Keep records of maintenance, fuel movements, and system performance
• Maintain accurate logs of fuel receipts, transfers, shipments, and testing results
• Operate computerized inventory or CYGNET systems for reporting
• Provide shift handover notes to ensure continuity of operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and technical documents
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Physical demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work environment

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
• Frequently exposed to vibration
• Noise level is usually very loud