Engineering Tech

Location: Midland, TX (Onsite during the work week required)

Schedule: 5/40

Type: W2 Contract (12 months with possibility for extension)

Benefits: Dental, Healthcare, Vision & 401(k)
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Operators / Field Operations Engineers to support production, storage, transportation, and processing operations within manufacturing, chemical, and oil & gas environments. This role requires strong field experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Candidates located in Midland, TX are preferred; however, candidates outside the area will be considered with the expectation of being onsite during the workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred (Associate's or Bachelor's)
• Industrial Engineering background a plus
• Manufacturing or chemical refinery experience preferred
• Due Process background
• Strong field operations experience
• Industrial safety experience
• Mechanical experience required
• Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience a plus

Key Responsibilities & Areas of Experience Production & Process Operations

• Maintain stable production from wells and facilities
• Control and plan maintenance activities to minimize deferred production
• Process control, system design, modifications, and continuous improvement
• Pumping system design, control, and optimization
• Crude reception and loop control
• Inspection and accounting of production using LAND flow measurement and PD meters
• Generate daily production and performance reports
• Monitor and control:
  • Diluent injection
  • Gas injection
  • Water injection and produced water
• Water treatment systems and water management for injection
• Cathodic protection monitoring for pipelines and tanks
• Gas and air compressor operations

Field Operations

• Surface and downhole pumping system control
• Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) operations
• Electro?Submersible Pump (ESP) operations
• Oil rocker arm operations
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD/AFD) configuration and operation
• PLC operation and basic management
• Well testing, sampling, and BSW (Basic Sediment & Water) analysis
• Leak detection, pressure testing, and well clean?up
• Fluid level verification and monitoring
• Control room coordination
• Pipeline pressure testing and leak checks

Instrumentation & Electrical

• Installation, calibration, and maintenance of measuring instruments
• Control valve installation and configuration
• Cable running, wiring, and cable combing
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Use of testing tools: clamp meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers
• Reading and interpretation of electrical, instrumentation, pipeline, and process schematics

Safety & Compliance

• Preparation and control of work permits
• Safety evaluations and hazard identification
• Supervision of cold work and hot work activities
• Strong adherence to industrial and process safety standards
• Experience as safety lead preferred

Manufacturing & Mechanical Experience

• Assembly of refrigeration equipment, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems
• Pressure testing, depressurization, and leak testing
• Insulation coating and welding
• Refractory installation: blocks, insulation, and catalyst placement
• Maintenance and repair of refractory systems, bottom assemblies, and dog?leg structures
• Supervisor experience in refractory and insulation installations preferred

HVAC & Refrigeration (Preferred Experience)

• Air conditioning specialist background
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Installation of HVAC systems
• Compressor replacement
• Evaporator coil replacement
• Electrical troubleshooting for HVAC and refrigeration systems

Engineering & Technical Expertise

• Process simulation using PIPESIM Static Simulator
• Production optimization and system analysis
• Multiphase pump control
• Pipeline construction coordination
• Change management and procedure development
• Data interpretation and operational decision?making

Training & Skills

• PIPESIM Fundamentals & Production Optimization Workshops
• Progressive Cavity Pump training for operators
• Instrumentation training for operators
• Chemical and thermal oil treatment
• Strong computer skills (Windows, MS Office, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience repairing electronic equipment and cards

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 20+ years of experience in production, storage, and transportation of oil, gas, and water systems
• Proven field and operations background
• Safety?focused with strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Comfortable working across day and night shifts
• Willing and able to work onsite during the week
• 2 Day Shift Roles: 5/2 schedule
• 1 Night Shift Role: Starts on days, transitions to nights with schedule changes
• On-Call Rotation: Informal initially; will transition to a formal rotation