Field Operator

Schedule: 10 on; 4 off, available as needed for overtime and call-outs based on business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Field Crude Operator will report and maintain the facilities assigned to and perform other activities as required by management.

• Maintain motor vehicle in good working order and clean.

• Maintain and monitor an oil Lact unit.
• Operate a centrifuge to obtain a representative BS&W sample.
• Wear required PPE per company policy at all times.

• Report and maintain facilities assign to:
• Take readings of inlet, outlet, and fuel meters.
• Keep the station clean.
• Change filters on Dehydrators.
• Monitor and adjust Fuel Conditioners
• Gauge Product Tanks and prepare them for Sales.
• Call in for H2O hauling.
• Call in for Condensate hauling.
• Clean Slug Catcher Y-Strainers
• Monitor Chemical Storage Tanks (Methanol and Glycol)
• Monitor for H2S with Drager and with H2S analyzer.
• Visual Inspection of Compressors for coolant, gas, and oil leaks
• Maintain an inventory of assorted filters in storage.
• Monitor and maintain ROW signs, know your area.
• Perform tasks in a safe, timely, and responsible manner.
• Communicates with fellow co-workers, plant personnel, and management.
• Assist with line locations.
• Attends all scheduled safety meetings.
• Provides support to co-workers.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Previous pipeline or compressor experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications

Working Conditions

• Driving on a daily basis, requiring a valid driver's license and ability to drive safely in different types of weather conditions to various locations.
• Will be working outdoors in adverse and/or extreme weather conditions.
• Works in temperature extremes due to both weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Will be working in conditions where frequent loud noises occur.
• Will be working in areas where hazardous materials require the prolonged wearing of PPE.
• Will be working in close quarters while kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, or lying down while holding tools and/or equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level, carry and lift up to 55 lbs.