Field Operator
BH-329736
Posted: 09/03/2026
- Competitive
- United States Texas Spring
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
MAIN FUNCTIONS Operate equipment and wells by applying operating and safety procedures and guidelines to meet daily operational plan, reduce equipment failure and efficient resources administration
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
• Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
• Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
• Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
• Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
• Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
• Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
• Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
• Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
• Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
• Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Completed secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
• Strong communications (oral & written)
• High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline operations
• Strong knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Strong knowledge of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Knowledgeable of relevant regulations
• Knowledgeable of relevant commercial agreements Work closely with other personnel in a group environment. • Work with all levels of Field Operations Personnel (from executive to line personnel) relaying alarm details, conducting welfare checks, and obtaining criminal activity details via telephone and email • Work with Field Operations personnel on evaluating alarms and helping to mitigate those alarms remotely/ Discuss with Regional Security Supervisor (criminal investigations) details gathered from a criminal activity call • Cooperate with Emergency Services by reporting crimes and helping manage catastrophic events. • Cooperate with State and Federal DOT personnel who are testing the emergency system and acting due to real events • Handles sensitive information on personnel and investigations, sensitive information about emergency response that should be referred to PG&A•
High School Diploma or Equivalent • Experience in emergency services dispatching (preferred) • Experience in oil and gas field operations (preferred) • Strong problem solving skills and timely decision making skills • Ability to multi-task several high priority tasks at once throughout a shift • Must possess basic computer comprehension (MS Office, Wonderware, WinTMC and Ignition) • Strong verbal communication skills both in person and over telephone or radio • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with limited supervision • Strong composition and typing skills • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented/Fluent in Spanish is a plus
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
• Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
• Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
• Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
• Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
• Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
• Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
• Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
• Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
• Active participation on emergency response activities
• Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
• Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
• Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
• Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
• Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
• Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
• Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Completed secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician.
• Strong communications (oral & written)
• High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline operations
• Strong knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
• Strong knowledge of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
• Knowledgeable of relevant regulations
• Knowledgeable of relevant commercial agreements Work closely with other personnel in a group environment. • Work with all levels of Field Operations Personnel (from executive to line personnel) relaying alarm details, conducting welfare checks, and obtaining criminal activity details via telephone and email • Work with Field Operations personnel on evaluating alarms and helping to mitigate those alarms remotely/ Discuss with Regional Security Supervisor (criminal investigations) details gathered from a criminal activity call • Cooperate with Emergency Services by reporting crimes and helping manage catastrophic events. • Cooperate with State and Federal DOT personnel who are testing the emergency system and acting due to real events • Handles sensitive information on personnel and investigations, sensitive information about emergency response that should be referred to PG&A•
High School Diploma or Equivalent • Experience in emergency services dispatching (preferred) • Experience in oil and gas field operations (preferred) • Strong problem solving skills and timely decision making skills • Ability to multi-task several high priority tasks at once throughout a shift • Must possess basic computer comprehension (MS Office, Wonderware, WinTMC and Ignition) • Strong verbal communication skills both in person and over telephone or radio • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with limited supervision • Strong composition and typing skills • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented/Fluent in Spanish is a plus
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.