Optimization Operator

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At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

 

BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY

The Optimization Operator works closely with DSC Production Analyst to assists the Production Foreman and Asst. Production Foreman with production operations of the Company's operated properties. Responsible for inspections of production sites and facilities, data gathering and quality, artificial lift optimization, and limited remote monitoring of production. Works under minimal supervision.

 

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

 

EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience in lease operations with optimization responsibilities

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate and promote safe and ethical behavior at all times
• Understand and apply all Company policies and ensures others comply with these policies
• Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
• Perform operational checks of assigned wells, equipment and production facilities
• Expert in field on subjects such as artificial  plunger lift operation, surface facility equipment operations and repair, oil & gas well chemical uses, and efficient time management
• Address underperforming wells in collaboration with peers, DSC/production analyst, Foreman and engineer
• Monitor Progress: Minor subsurface well maintenance limited to non-BOPE jobs (i.e. swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, regulatory, routine testing, batch/chemical/scale jobs, long stroke/respace, fluid levels, dynamometer).
• Collaborate with peers, DSC/PA, Foreman & Engineer concerning wells and lease activities
• Participate and contribute to well reviews and route reviews
• Troubleshoot and optimize producing wells & underperforming wells.
• Review production variance reports, make recommendations where applicable.
• Assist with the identification of opportunities for operations cost reductions, job efficiency and safety improvements
• Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Healt