Preventive Maintenance Operator

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The Maintenance Operator, working under direct supervision, is responsible for maintaining equipment on oil and gas facilities, and repairing or replacing equipment as needed. The role performs routine tasks and assists in conducting inspections of equipment to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role maintains all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment and fosters strong connections with government officials and representatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role follows established safety protocols and environmental regulations to create a secure and compliant work environment. The role is pivotal in ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of critical equipment, reducing downtime and optimizing overall efficiency.

* Performs routine corrective tasks including Tank Valves, Seat and Trim, Dump Controllers, Kimray Valves, Water Transfer, Pumping Unit Stuffing Box, Sump Pots, and Ball Valves and performs work as scheduled by planner scheduler.
* Repairs or replaces well site equipment per environmental compliance and well site control on pneumatic equipment, and maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department.
* Works under direct supervision to assist in routine departmental tasks, prioritizing projects, monitoring costs, implementing SOPs, and providing technical training to optimize results.
* Maintains positive relationship with local, state, and federal representatives, and land owners and secures and maintains all company equipment, including but not limited to computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment.
* Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves routine problems, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.
* Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel.
* Provides field wide contact with all personnel in the event of emergency or other significant occurrences.
* Assists in adhering to and promoting safety protocols and procedures and conducting work in compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
* Trains newly hired and/or less experienced maintenance operators and maintains batteries, wells, and plants to facilitate efficient production operations.
* Assists in implementing quality control measures to ensure that maintenance activities meet established standards

Education:
* High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.

Experience:
* 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Control, Design, and Operations of Oil & Gas Facilities and Lease Operations with Maintenance Responsibilities or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Competencies:
* Oral & Written Communication
* Results Oriented
* Active Learning
* Digital Literacy
* Business Acumen

Skills:
* Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
* Safety Standards
* Troubleshooting
* Mechanical Skills
* Equipment Maintenance
* Quality Control (QC)
* Vendor Coordination
* Recordkeeping

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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