Field Operator - Crude

About the position

The Crude Operator is responsible for maintaining the entire crude gathering system including but not limited to the following: General Crude Gathering Surveillance, Pigging Operations, LACT SKID Maintenance, Crude Terminal Operations, Crude/Condensate Stabilization Facility Operations, End of Month Field Closeouts, and One-Calls.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining crude gathering volumes, pressures and temperatures.
• Monitoring crude system performance, stabilizer facility operations and terminal operations through site inspections and/or remote SCADA software.
• ROW monitoring, leak surveying and general housekeeping on all Brazos owned property.
• Maintaining the entire crude system operation and any asset that keeps Brazos customers crude flowing safely.
• Monitor operating expenses, looking for cost effective solutions to maintain or repair equipment and oversee 3rd contractors/vendors providing maintenance services.
• Maintain station equipment that includes Storage Tanks, LACTs, Level/Temp/Pressure Transmitters, Control Valves, Flares, Containments, BS&W monitors, Pumps, Motors, Strainers, Sample Pots, and Crude metering.
• Inspecting and checking 3rd Party Custody transfer LACT Operations and maintaining proper storage tank levels.
• Monthly LACT closeouts and crude sampling (Shake outs, API determination and BS&W).
• Assure the compliance of all aspects of our operation, including safety, environmental, construction, state and federal guidelines.
• Oversee off spec oil handling, monitoring tank levels and haul water as needed at terminals.
• Work with engineering, construction, measurement operations and other Brazos personnel on LACT Commissioning, production battery connections, line filling and facility startups.
• Respond to call-outs on a 24/7 basis and travel as needed.
• Adhere to company policies, federal regulations and industry standards/guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 3-5 years of general Oil & Gas Industry experience. Experience in Crude Operations is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot various issues with valves, system operating pressures/temperatures, pumps, truck loading, LACT Units and any equipment listed above.
• Must have basic computer and iPad skills to use Company e-mail, Company issued software (Microsoft Outlook & Excel).
• Must be able to compile and submit daily Microsoft Excel reports to supervision and use SCADA software.

Nice-to-haves

• Liquid meter proving, witnessing and Coriolis metering experience is a plus.