Operations Technician

Location:
Wamsutter, Wyoming

Relocation Options:
Relocation will be in accordance with current BP guidelines.

The Operations Technician will play a key role in delivering critical production issues using higher order skills including: troubleshooting, analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, diagnostic and reasoning ability. The Operations Technician works closely with technical resources to provide a high level of technical expertise and/or first level maintenance. The Operations Technician may be dispatched by the Technical Resource to remove control system failures/problems, address prioritized needs and production issues based on his/her skill mix.  The Operations Tech is considered a Multi-skilled position. The Operations Technician will have a primary and secondary skill, however it is expected that he/she will have a demonstrated level of proficiency with both.

Accountabilities Include:Be responsible for daily production optimization, integrity, and maintenance of full suite of wellsite and facility flow process equipment from wellhead to custody transfer point. Troubleshoot production performance, wellsite and facility flow process equipment and components for optimum performance and operating efficiency. Utilize work order, planning and scheduling processes as cost management tools. Ensure efficient use of consumables such as chemicals, etc. Utilize automation, choke model and engineering as key tools and resources. Assure appropriate reporting, data collection, training certification and regulatory compliance, including specific Operation Center operating and maintenance standards and procedures. Perform required duties as part Incident Management Plan during emergencies, including securing wellsite and specific facility flow process equipment. Monitor corrosion for both maintenance and prevention. Communicate effectively with cross functional work teams. Remain competent in teamwork skills and working with various wellsite and facility flow process equipment and components.

Required Qualifications:  To be considered for the role of Operations Technician applicants must have:Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.A minimum of 2 years of natural gas wells operational experience.Proficient general computer skills.The willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications the successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate:An Associates Degree or higher in a technical field.

If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

EOE M/F/D/V