Oilfield Service Operators

Job Description

Field operators move from well to well and are responsible for optimizing production of the gas or oil wells that are on their field run. They focus on the efficient extraction of oil and natural gas from underground reserves. Their duties are based on various factors like the size of the field, whether it produces oil or gas (as well as natural gas liquids, or a mix), and the types of equipment required. Let us have a look the various jobs they perform:Start and stop equipment, take pressure and flow readings, compute and record data, adjust valves/pressures, and examine and repair equipment.Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells.Manage oil batteries, dehydrators within their field run.Perform daily inspectionsMaintenance tasks such as fixing pumps, changing compressor valves, packing repairs, and replacing sight glasses.Perform safety inspections on equipment and tools.Work with other operators and instrument technicians to troubleshoot and resolves issues.Develop an understanding of well site and facility processes and how equipment and control systems should be communicating within the plant or fieldListen to engines, rotary chains, or other equipment to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.Manage the injection of water, chemicals, or gases into wells to enhance oil recovery or dispose of waste products in an environmentally responsible manner.Oversee the installation, dismantling, and transportation of oil field machinery and equipmentOperate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.Monitor production equipment, gauges, and meters to detect any malfunctions, leaks, or deviations from normal operations and initiate corrective actions when necessary.Record daily operations data, including production volumes, operational hours, and any incidents, maintaining accurate logs for compliance and analysis.Work closely with engineers and other professionals to ensure that extraction processes are optimized, adhering to environmental regulations and standards.

Keyskills :
oilmaintenancepreventivegascompressorstandardssafetyendtoolsruleshandroutineloadersstations