Operations Field Advisor

BH-553807
  • DOE
  • United States New Mexico Carlsbad
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Job Title: Operations Advisor
Location: Delaware Basin
Schedule: Monday- Friday
Contract: 12 months w/ potential to extend

Description: Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring operational procedures are accurate, practical, and aligned with field operations. This position serves as a bridge between field subject matter experts (SMEs) and documentation teams by traveling to various locations, validating draft procedures, and supporting the refinement and finalization of high-quality operational documentation. A strong understanding of OIMS 6-1 (Operations Integrity Management System – Procedures and Work Practices) is essential to ensure compliance and consistency across all procedure deliverables.

Key Responsibilities • Travel to multiple field locations to support procedure validation and improvement efforts
• Review preliminary procedure documents for alignment with OIMS 6-1 standards, ensuring proper structure, clarity, and compliance
• Partner directly with field Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather insights and fine-tune procedural details
• Assess procedure accuracy, completeness, and usability in real-world field conditions
• Facilitate discussions with field personnel to ensure procedures reflect actual practices and operational constraints
• Collaborate with technical writers and documentation teams to incorporate field feedback and finalize procedures
• Ensure finalized procedures are clear, actionable, and consistent with OIMS 6-1 requirements
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or improvement opportunities within existing procedures
• Act as a liaison between field operations and documentation teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications • Experience in operations, field work, or procedure development (industry-specific experience preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of OIMS 6-1 or equivalent procedure/work practice standards
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SMEs and technical writers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to translate complex operational input into clear procedural guidance
• Ability to work independently in dynamic field environments
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to various locations

Preferred Skills • 10 years to 15 years field operations experience with a minimum of 5 years as Safety Health and Environment (SHE) and/or Person In Charge (PIC) experience.
• Prior experience in procedure writing, verification, or documentation processes
• Familiarity with operational safety and compliance frameworks
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in regulated or high-risk operational environments

Work Environment • Field-based role with frequent travel required
• Regular interaction with field personnel, SMEs, and remote documentation teams

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.

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