Wellfield Operator (Shirley Basin)

About the Role

Responsible for operation of wellfield production systems and maintaining regulatory compliance in those operations. This is a shift work position.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and operating an in situ recovery wellfield.
• Monitoring and operating deep disposal wells.
• Obtain samples as required.
• Record well flow, pressure and operating data in digital and/or written form.
• Inspect header houses, wells, pipelines and disposal wells for operational and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect and change injection filters as necessary.
• Complete minor repairs and piping adjustments as necessary.
• Respond to operating alarms and adjust flow rates.
• Predicting maintenance issues and making corrections.
• Communicate with plant operators to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Work with other facility crews to ensure a productive and safe work environment.
• Water balancing of well patterns (basic mathematics).
• Utilize flow meters, pressure gauges, and other monitoring devices to optimize wellfield operations.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to prepare and respond to instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people, and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to operate submersible pumps manually or via DCS to achieve production goals.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, management, and various agency personnel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of water wells and trunk line operations.
• Knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Currently legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to be mobile (walking, standing); to use hands for various tasks; to see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment.
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to routine industrial hazards which may include fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
• Potential exposure to low-level radiation.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Schedule

This is a shift operating position requiring both day and night shifts, working 12 hours on from 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am.