Field Operator - Bakken Job
Marathon Oil
- New Town, ND
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work collaboratively to maximize production, control costs, and minimize downtime in a safe, clean and responsible manner.
- Ensure that all eVIN and SCADA data is correct on a daily basis.
- Report and or repair any safety or environmental related issues or findings.
- Monitor all producing wells to ensure that they are operating correctly; check daily gauges to verify loss or gain of produced fluids.
- Check pressures on wellhead as required.
- Ensure that all wells are producing at maximum rates. If noticeable changes or suggested changes are required work with Production Engineer/tech and Supervision regularly.
- Check injection stations, chemical pumps, and mechanical equipment for proper lubrication, leaks, and unusual sounds.
- Check all pumps (pneumatic or mechanical) to see if they are in proper working order.
- Check to ensure that all chemical pumps and rates are in working order and pumping the required amount.
- Inspect pumping units for mechanical malfunctions or misalignment.
- Ensure all pilots and burners are lit and functioning properly, clean and or repair as needed
- Ensure all important route related items are communicated to your relief in written format
- Ensure all housekeeping issues are taken care of immediately.
- Take care of equipment and vehicle cleanliness and maintenance as required.
- Input and verify daily production and data into production accounting system accurately
- Check all locks and seals periodically
- Complete TIER 1 audits in a timely manner
- Check to ensure MRO is complying with all state, federal, and tribal regulations.
- Execute work in a safe professional manner and knowingly represent Marathon in a prudent, safe, and clean manner.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
- 2+ years of Field Operator (Pumper) experience or general oilfield exposure is highly preferred but not required;
- Must be self-motivated with excellent mechanical abilities and troubleshooting skills;
- Must possess excellent communication, teamwork, planning, and organizing skills;
- Must be have a valid driver license;
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and lift 75 pounds