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Sentinel Peak Resources

Field Operator

Sentinel Peak Resources, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Type

Full-time

Description

Additional duties include Inspect, operate, and maintain all wells and related oil and gas treatment equipment daily. Perform various tests on wastewater, crude oil, and gas streams. Monitor production and sales of oil and gas. Input daily production numbers into reporting program. Generate daily and monthly gauge sheets and transmit to office for compilation. Complete monthly testing of all equipment Safety Devices. Communicate equipment problems, well problems, and production variances to supervisor. Generate, create, and close work orders using Maximo. Troubleshoot process problems and make minor mechanical repairs to keep processing units on-line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for oil and gas well producing operations including routine maintenance of the equipment and maintenance of the location to company standards, complying to environmental and safety regulations, keeping down time and operating costs to a minimum and keeping oil and gas production marketable.Operate lap top computers for input and transmission of gas meter chart readings, tank gauges, run tickets, well pressures, water meter readings, compressor data, well-test results, down-time codes and general well data.Perform the following functions:

Check compressor fluid levelsGrease pumping unitsAdjust dump valvesAdjust gas regulatorsMaintain vacuum compressorPerform well testsShoot fluid levelsWitness liquid product salesChange stuffing box rubbersCheck gear box fluid levelsSoap & blow wellsDiagnose well problemsInspect locations for well signs, safety, environmental, etc.Pipeline maintenanceOperate and maintain the following surface equipment:Air compressorsAlarm systemChemical injection pumpsElectric motorsDehydratorsFlow control equipmentFree water knockouts or gun barrelsGas compressors from 15 to varying HP rangesGas enginesGeneratorsGas metersSeparatorsH2S safety breathing equipmentHeater-treatersIntermittersLACT unitsLine heaters or tank heatersOil or product storage tanksPlunger liftsPumping unitsRefrigeration product recovery equipment (plant operators only)Brine water disposal equipmentSiphon stringsProduction unitsTriplex water injections pumpsWell test unitsEquipment used:

Hydro craneForkliftAssortment of wrenches and general toolsGauge lineGrind out machineLap top computersRadio communication or mobile phonesSafety equipment: safety glasses, steel toe boots, and approved hard hatThiefRequirements

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.A minimum of 3 years operational experience in the Oil and Gas industry.Mechanical experience with and knowledge of above-mentioned equipment.Ability to use a PC.Working knowledge of the Maximo Program.Ordering suppliesEnvironmental Safety and General Safety Training is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires manual dexterity to handle documents and operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, shredders and computers. Also required is performing repetitive motions, and extended periods of sitting, standing and walking for varying lengths of time. The position requires interacting and communicating professionally with others via speaking, hearing and writing, learning new tasks, processes and concepts, thinking to solve problems, concentrating on required tasks, distinguishing color and depth perception and reading data, figures, electronic and hard copy documents.

The position requires frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crawling, crouching, pushing, reaching, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, reaching over the shoulders and below the waist, carrying of up to 75 lbs. while walking, lifting up to 95 lbs. to waist level and lifting up to 65 lbs. over shoulder level, the continuous use of both hands, arms, and feet and the manual dexterity to operate heavy and light tools, equipment, and materials.

The position requires walking or traversing over and across uneven terrain, accessing of areas outdoors and on or around equipment, over or around obstacles or structures such as pipes, low rails and walls, stooping or bending to reach certain locations, climbing stairs or ladders, and exposure to outside weather conditions.

The position requires wearing personal protection equipment such as gloves, gas mask, suits, etc. with an average weight of 10-25 pounds

Light Physical Effort Normally 10-20 lbs. - FrequentlyRequires Ability to Lift Up To 95 lbs. - RarelyLifting Above Shoulder Level Up To 65 lbs. - RarelyCarrying Up To 75 lbs. (While Walking to Hold or Rest Weight Directly on Hands, Arms, Or Shoulder) - RarelyCarrying Up To 10 -20 lbs. for 100 yards - FrequentlyPushing (To Exert Force on or Against an Object to Move About) - Frequently (Opening and Closing Valves)Twist at The Waist - ContinuouslyTwist at The Neck - ContinuouslyGood Manual Dexterity Required to Be Able to Work with Small Parts - ContinuouslyUse of Hands - ContinuouslyFine Manipulation - ContinuouslyPower Grip - FrequentlyGood Vision Required - ContinuouslyStanding at A Workstation for Long Periods of Time - FrequentlyWalking - ContinuouslyClimbing - OccasionallySitting - FrequentlySquat - OccasionallyKneel - OccasionallyReaching Above the Shoulder - Frequently(0%=NEVER; 1-10%=Rarely; 11-35%=Occasionally; 36-65%=Frequently; 66-100%=Continuously)

DISCLAIMER:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities and physical requirements above describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. The above description does not include all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

$24-35/hour