Lease Operator I

About the role

Responsible for supporting all areas of the field operations. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor control panels to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration
• Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Repair gas and oil meters and gauges
• Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools
• Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads
• Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil
• Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to re-pressurize them and force oil to surface
• Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells

Qualifications

• Always were appropriate PPE (FRC, hard hat, steel toed shoes/boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
• Drive appropriately for the conditions, always wear seat belt, do not use phones in any way while operating a vehicle
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures when opening any piping or working on equipment including electronics
• Follow call-out procedures when on call
• Ensure contract workers in your area are wearing PPE and working in a safe manner
• Implement stop work authority as needed
• Report environmental spills immediately and erosion as it is found
• Routinely check and maintain all mechanical equipment (ATVs, water pumps, maxi heaters, etc.)

Skills

• Basic computer skills (excel, word, outlook)
• Ability to understand gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
• Ability to identify and fix most issues with limited or no direction

About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.