Production Operator IABOUT PENNENERGY RESOURCES PennEnergy is a growing, best-in-class shale development company. Our actions are guided by our core values of honesty and integrity, health and safety, environmental stewardship, high performance, and teamwork, collaboration, and respect. Adhering to our core values allows us to achieve optimum performance and create trusted relationships within the industry and throughout our communities. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Production Operator I will perform entry-level activities that support PennEnergy's operations, production, well construction, drilling and completions activities. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining wells, well sites, pipelines, compression sites, and other field-based locations. This position is expected to work independently, address and resolve routine concerns and work with third party contractors.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
FOR PENNENERGY RESOURCES Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the responsibilities of this position it is expected each employee will conduct themselves in accordance with PennEnergy's Core Values of Honesty & Integrity, Health & Safety, Environmental Stewardship, High Performance, and Teamwork, Collaboration and Respect. Conduct routine checks on all well sites according to assigned schedule ensuring operations are running smoothly. Monitor production equipment commonly utilized in both dry and/or wet gas fields. Conduct inspections; use meter readings to identify and resolve issues, problems, and violations. Escalate issues to Production Supervisor. Follow all compliance, safety, and production processes. Monitor daily fluid production, gauge and record oil and water tanks, record all seal records. Responsible for performing procedures necessary to safely operate production equipment such as GPU's, combustors, sand traps, meters, etc. Maintain complete records and reports including daily activity logs, production reports, compressor readings, down time, maintenance reports, chemical usage, and pressure test records. Conduct inspection procedures for lease sites to ensure they are clean and well maintained. Identify and report hazards, vandalism, and any at-risk behavior or situations by contractors. Submit daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis. Provide relief pumping when needed. Perform light maintenance on equipment. Perform all duties per PennEnergy's production processes and complete all lease operator training in accordance with Health, Environmental, and Safety Guidelines. Participate in periodic well review meetings with Production Supervisor, Field Technicians, and Production Engineer to review and troubleshoot production problem areas.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS Understanding of standards and practices for design, construction, and maintenance of high-pressure horizontal wells Well site construction and operations with emphasis on safety, environmental, and optimizationATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS Organization Detail Oriented Integrity Team Player Persistence Adaptability Proactive Thinking Communication Troubleshooting Self-starterWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is primarily based in the field (e.g., at drilling and well sites) with occasional visits to PennEnergy's corporate and field offices. There is potential for work in areas containing outdoor weather conditions, including wet, humid, cold, heat, loud noise, vibrations, gases, fumes, mists, dust, and odors while working onsite in the field. Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor, and typing. Must provide own transportation and be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle. REGULAR SCHEDULE This is a full-time hourly position with a regular schedule of 40-hour work weeks based on a predetermined production schedule. Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete Company objectives. This position will be required to be accessible for call outs beyond standard working hours. Up to 90% of travel is required to work sites beyond the corporate office. WHAT PENNENERGY RESOURCES WILL DO FOR YOU PennEnergy provides transparency in expectations, encourages innovative thinking, opportunities for expanded learning, competitive salaries, and a safe work environment. PennEnergy is committed to building a team of motivated individuals that thrive in a fast-paced, growing company. Eligible employees will appreciate the comprehensive benefits package and wellness initiatives. Best of all you will enjoy working for a company that lives and breathes its core values. LOCATION Field Based/Cranberry Township, PA (Office)REPORTS TO Production SupervisorMANAGERS OTHERS NoEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalentYEARS' EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1+ year roustabout experience or related mechanical experienceWORK EXPERIENCE 1+ years of experience with oil & gas operations A combination of experience and/or education can be taken into consideration. PennEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PennEnergy is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.
