Field Operator Job Description
Field operator
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Field Operator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective field operator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included field operator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a gathering system area (including compressor stations) to minimize downtime, provide producers with the lowest possible gathering system pressures and timely response to producer complaints
Shutdown and start-up of equipment (pumps, facilities, equipment)
Assist with manual labor responsibilities to support construction sites
Perform general building maintenance, house cleaning, landscaping
Safe operation of diesel powered hydraulic lifting equipment
Ensures all work is in compliance with all Company and regulatory policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ie O&M manual, safety, OQ)
Ensure customer satisfaction by providing a safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive service that meets their needs
Perform preventative and repair maintenance on all aspects of pipeline associated equipment with the intent to operate the line at optimum efficiency
Responsible for independent and assistance of mechanical and electrical technicians in completion of repair and preventative maintenance of rotating, instrumentation and electrical equipment (including valves, operators, mixers, motors, portable and stationary pumping equipment, tanks, ) at stations, field gathering leases and remote pipeline locations
Field Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Field Operator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BF3, FSA, H2S, WHMIS, TDG, CPR, T-2
Education for Field Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the field operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Associates, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Education, Graduate, Science, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Field Operator
Desired skills for field operator include:
Basic oil and gas industry
State
Country
Oil and gas industry
Oil and gas industry and product line
Local and WLE regulations applicable to WLE explosives operations
Ensure compliance of all Federal
Mechanical equipment
Compressor stations
Ensure compliance with all Federal
Desired experience for field operator includes:
Learn working knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls and how they relate to process equipment
Operator will be required to cross train and have a full understanding of the business essential facility, Lease Automatic custody Transfer
Knowledge of Pumps, Three phase separation and Process flow
Ability to work with Pressures that range from 500# to 90#
Requires working rotating shift schedules, including nights and holidays
Operate and maintain natural gas compressors
Field Operator Examples
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Field Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a field operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for field operator
- Works toward the successful completion of annual objectives set out by the Area Supervisor
- Assist Operations by maintaining pipeline ROW, assist with line locates for the one call system, along with overseeing foreign line crossing
- Oversee and/or assist with all projects in areas of responsibility
- Responsible for DOT inspections and completing the proper documentation
- Assist with all aspects of line crossings
- Completes MAXIMO work orders assigned to this person in a timely fashion
- Maintain leases, stations and various company locations in clean condition free from spills to the extent that they are able
- Responsible for the safe and technically proficient operation of tracked vehicles, forklifts and loaders for movement of equipment and supplies, skiway grooming, snow removal, winter berm building, and aircraft loading/unloading
- Lubricates, checks fluids and performs safety inspections and minor maintenance as required prior to operation of any equipment
- May be responsible for building cargo loads in accordance with Air National Guard regulations, and weighing, marking and transferring cargo between field locations and USAP Cargo and Helicopter Operations
Qualifications for field operator
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds
- Ability to understand and complete oral and written instructions
- Conduct visual inspections
- Conduct site meetings
- Examine equipment and complete safety checklist
- Report all unsafe conditions to line manager
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of field operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for field operator
- Manages Cargo Line inventory and keeps accurate spreadsheets of inventory and location of items in the field
- Interacts directly with Camp Manager on daily tasking, but they may oversee Trades personnel and other departments as needed to accomplish tasking
- Understands routine operation and maintenance of two and four cycle gasoline engines associated with generators, snow machines and saw equipment
- Performs required sampling, testing and measurement of oil and NGL and ensure all measurement equipment is operating accurately
- Performs terminal duties such site water drainage, erosion control, fuel storage inventory, sign maintenance, vegetation control, snow removal, required checks on equipment entry/maintaining various logs
- Responsible for integrity checks on Terminal equipment such as respiratory protection, gas detectors, fire extinguishers
- Determine the cause of performance deviations using collaborative data analysis, knowledge and skills and confirm the diagnosis
- Execute device tests as directed by coordinator
- Understand and adhere to operational policy and procedures
- Escalate to coordinator when undocumented issues arise
Qualifications for field operator
- Safety standby and gas monitor experience
- OSH Act experience (wish)
- Mechanical, instrumentation and/or electrical training preferred
- Experience in operations or maintenance for a crude oil pipeline, tank farm or delivery facility preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record
- Must be able to physically perform heavy manual work
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Our company is hiring for a field operator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for field operator
- Attend required operations meetings
- Safely set-up of pumping equipment and assist in maintaining orderliness of job site
- Perform daily visual inspections of equipment and document any items in need of service
- Perform regular preventative maintenance including tank gauging and inspections, fire and safety checks, leak detection
- Safely set-up of Godwin pumping equipment and assist in maintaining orderliness of job site
- Operates a small tractor, skid steer loader, and forklift
- Loads and offloads potato equipment from equipment transport truck
- Performs light equipment maintenance
- Assists with raw storage and field samples as requested
- Before starting maintenance works, adequately condition the systems to prevent any accident or spills
Qualifications for field operator
- Good leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Familiarity with pertinent equipment (pumps, motors, valves, switchgear, programmable logic controls, motor control centers and instrumentation)
- Proficient in computer skills including Lotus Notes, MS Word, Excel and other specialized programs
- High school graduate or GED is strongly preferred
- Two years of experience as an equipment operator are required
- Wilderness First Responder certification is preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a field operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for field operator
- Operate and maintain well pads - Flowing, gas lift and pumping wells, ensure three-phase test skids and pumping units are in proper working order
- Experience with production surveillance SCADA software
- Coordinates system shutdowns (new connects, leak repairs, ), line pressure maintenance (pigging, balling, drip removal) and lock out/tag out
- Responsible for starting/stopping compressors, equipment checks, preventive maintenance on engines, and certain repairs to engines and engine compressors
- Performs minor electrical/instrumentation maintenance and repair
- Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of SPC
- Responsible for making safety performance and environmental awareness the primary focuses of all district employees
- Provide operating improvements or recommendations on all production and maintenance related issues with the plant and wells
- Provide maintenance and repair requests and discuss plan of action with Lead Operator/Production Foreman if needed
- Ensure the highest standard of implementation, adherence and review of our safety systems
Qualifications for field operator
- Grade 12/N3 with Maths & Science (must)
- Must participate in camp community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts, safety objectives, and emergency response trainings at camp
- Ability to utilize laptop PC and applicable software
- Operational knowledge CO2 and water injection facilities
- Pass company required background and drug testing requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of field operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for field operator
- Provide daily plan and tasks and coordinate priority for daily completion
- Regularly report to the Lead Operator on operations activities and ensure liaison between operations where necessary
- Develop and maintain relationships with key regulatory and industry contacts
- Communicate to Lead Operator/Production Foreman in any operations that they need training or support in
- Provide feedback to help improve operations and also provide technical expertise and knowledge
- Organize and confirm logistics, parts, repairs and details for maintenance projects, coordinating staff and equipment to ensure the project will be carried out efficiently and cost effectively and communicate this to the Lead Operator
- Supervise execution of maintenance projects in the plant and field, ensuring all work is completed safely and according to company guidelines, standard operating procedures and client requirements
- Must fully understand and review budgeting, and cost analysis on a monthly basis
- Ensure that all production volume reporting is accurately done daily and submitted along with any other daily reports that are required by management
- Ensure that daily readings are done and reviewed for any possible anomalies when required
Qualifications for field operator
- Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors and keep required work schedules
- Work on call schedule and overtime
- Must be able to work with limited supervision and follow work rules and policies
- Lift 50 pounds safely
- Self-motivated, dependable, and punctual
- Communicate all safety hazards in a timely manner