Sr. Operations Specialist - Electrical
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Location: Midland, TX 79705
Description:
Position Summary
Leads operations in the field with operations specialist duties per role specific knowledge. Responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities. Responsible for surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations. May monitor or lead the work of lower level operations specialists. Provides operational assistance to personnel based on specialty. Some duties may include, but not limited to, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, understanding of POC and Well Analyzer with ability to interpret results. Responsible for assuring safe and environmentally sound operations, identifying problematic scenarios and implementing preventative measures in the assigned area or responsibility.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the surveillance of field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations
Advanced ability to provide basic technical and mechanical assistance to production operations personnel
Analyze various tickets, work orders, records, reports and other administrative reports to manage trends and to support recommendations to management
Advanced understanding of oil and gas flow operations and relative equipment
Train, mentor and coach less experienced employees and conduct job safety analysis
Attend integrated solutions meetings and interact with engineers
Manage and support all areas of operations to ensure internal process and daily requirements are fulfilled
Coordinate with third party contractors to schedule and follow up on installation and preventive maintenance programs
Ensure all work assignments are carried out with the highest level of quality and safety precautions
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Other duties as assigned by supervision
General Knowledge and Skills
Advanced ability to perform tasks in the area of operations specialty. Keeps current and applies knowledge and skills within area of responsibility. Can apply instructions and follow process procedures. Committed to continuous improvement and development of individual knowledge and skills. Maintains and demonstrates a positive attitude. Ability to work in an independent or collaborative environment. Evaluates techniques to use according to the well's characteristics.
Computer/Software Applications
Proficient level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Advanced knowledge of the following discipline specific programs: Drilling: Well View, AFE Navigator; Completions: Well View; Facilities: Oceaneering ACET, eMaint CMMS; SCADA Technical skills that allow easy adaptation to other related applications (AVM, SAP, Spotfire).
Numeric and Analysis
Advanced numeric and analytical skills. Ability to mine moderate sized data sets, transpose values, and recognize patterns and inconsistencies. Able to perform analysis before bringing to supervisor. Ability to interpret tables and graphs in reports.
Problem Solving Scope / Complexity
Advanced knowledge, training and experience to identify and solve problems. Evaluates and recommends solutions to complex business and technical problems based on functional expertise, industry experience, and discussion with peers. Takes initiative to support desired outcomes. Analyzes problems, evaluates alternatives and routinely selects an optimum solution.
Project / Task / Self-Management
Ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines of time sensitive materials.
Requires little to no technical supervision, making majority of decisions and referring major exceptions to management. Asks questions and actively seeks to increase own knowledge and contributions. Completes roles and responsibilities accurately and timely at a rate comparable to peers. Demonstrates drive, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Has proficient organization and time management skills. Works to create personal engagement, ownership, and accountability. Is organized and actively manages projects, priorities, time and distractions.
Business Acumen
Advanced understanding of established policies, standards, and practices, as well as, an understanding of business drivers and performance measures and financial results. Advanced understanding of economic principles, metrics and risks, and how these apply to projects. Consistently uses economic considerations to aid complex decisions involving multiple options and significant uncertainty. Supports company goals, culture and values.
Teamwork / Collaboration
Advanced ability to build and maintain relationships with team members through open dialogue and discussion. Strong team contributor and collaborator, with the ability to influence, explain, exchange, verify and coordinate information. Collaborates with, and is effective in, a multi-disciplinary team environment to produce integrated products and results. Shares own knowledge and respects the opinions and ideas of others. Seeks to build trust and increase individual engagement.
Communication / Presentation
Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Effectively communicates with a broad range of technical specialists. Communicates well within a team environment, primarily within the Production team and has proficient presentation skills. Listens carefully to instructions. Seeks to use active listening skills and requests clarification when necessary. Seeks to clearly convey information and the results of technical work to supervisor and peers.
Developing Self & Others
Sets Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timely (S.M.A.R.T) goals. Tracks progress of assigned goals and communicates status. Provides input and receives performance feedback timely and constructively. Seeks to understand individual strengths and limitations for development. Able to identify and execute on development opportunities. Seeks to understand and communicate personal career objectives. Coaches and provides assistance to others; explains ideas and concepts. Developing skills in willingness to accept feedback without being defensive. Understands strengths, weaknesses and limits of self. Seeks out mentor(s), as well as other senior professionals, for technical and career guidance.
Ethics/Safety
Leads compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. Maintains high standards of professional conduct and business ethics. Conducts himself/herself within the principles of SM's core values and Storyboard. Practices all safety standards and policies.
Takes responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in HSE. Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. Role model for high standards of professional conduct and business ethics.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
Has advanced understanding of industry terminology and technical knowledge. The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations, open and close valves and carry tools/equipment necessary to complete job duties. Maintain eligible motor vehicle record and license. Ability to climb up to 30 feet in height. Strong operational and maintenance knowledge of wellhead equipment and accessories. Able to diagnose best fit applications based on well performance. Able to supervise contractors in safe and efficient manner. Has proven ability to perform duties from other levels of Operations Specialist I and II.
Electrical Systems Operations Specialist:
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Typical Experience
Minimum 6+ years of work experience required. Oil and gas industry experience a plus.
Leads operations in the field with operations specialist duties per role specific knowledge. Responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities. Responsible for surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations. May monitor or lead the work of lower level operations specialists. Provides operational assistance to personnel based on specialty. Some duties may include, but not limited to, calibration of equipment, troubleshooting, understanding of POC and Well Analyzer with ability to interpret results. Responsible for assuring safe and environmentally sound operations, identifying problematic scenarios and implementing preventative measures in the assigned area or responsibility.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the surveillance of field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production operations
Advanced ability to provide basic technical and mechanical assistance to production operations personnel
Analyze various tickets, work orders, records, reports and other administrative reports to manage trends and to support recommendations to management
Advanced understanding of oil and gas flow operations and relative equipment
Train, mentor and coach less experienced employees and conduct job safety analysis
Attend integrated solutions meetings and interact with engineers
Manage and support all areas of operations to ensure internal process and daily requirements are fulfilled
Coordinate with third party contractors to schedule and follow up on installation and preventive maintenance programs
Ensure all work assignments are carried out with the highest level of quality and safety precautions
Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
Other duties as assigned by supervision
General Knowledge and Skills
Advanced ability to perform tasks in the area of operations specialty. Keeps current and applies knowledge and skills within area of responsibility. Can apply instructions and follow process procedures. Committed to continuous improvement and development of individual knowledge and skills. Maintains and demonstrates a positive attitude. Ability to work in an independent or collaborative environment. Evaluates techniques to use according to the well's characteristics.
Computer/Software Applications
Proficient level of skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Advanced knowledge of the following discipline specific programs: Drilling: Well View, AFE Navigator; Completions: Well View; Facilities: Oceaneering ACET, eMaint CMMS; SCADA Technical skills that allow easy adaptation to other related applications (AVM, SAP, Spotfire).
Numeric and Analysis
Advanced numeric and analytical skills. Ability to mine moderate sized data sets, transpose values, and recognize patterns and inconsistencies. Able to perform analysis before bringing to supervisor. Ability to interpret tables and graphs in reports.
Problem Solving Scope / Complexity
Advanced knowledge, training and experience to identify and solve problems. Evaluates and recommends solutions to complex business and technical problems based on functional expertise, industry experience, and discussion with peers. Takes initiative to support desired outcomes. Analyzes problems, evaluates alternatives and routinely selects an optimum solution.
Project / Task / Self-Management
Ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines of time sensitive materials.
Requires little to no technical supervision, making majority of decisions and referring major exceptions to management. Asks questions and actively seeks to increase own knowledge and contributions. Completes roles and responsibilities accurately and timely at a rate comparable to peers. Demonstrates drive, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Has proficient organization and time management skills. Works to create personal engagement, ownership, and accountability. Is organized and actively manages projects, priorities, time and distractions.
Business Acumen
Advanced understanding of established policies, standards, and practices, as well as, an understanding of business drivers and performance measures and financial results. Advanced understanding of economic principles, metrics and risks, and how these apply to projects. Consistently uses economic considerations to aid complex decisions involving multiple options and significant uncertainty. Supports company goals, culture and values.
Teamwork / Collaboration
Advanced ability to build and maintain relationships with team members through open dialogue and discussion. Strong team contributor and collaborator, with the ability to influence, explain, exchange, verify and coordinate information. Collaborates with, and is effective in, a multi-disciplinary team environment to produce integrated products and results. Shares own knowledge and respects the opinions and ideas of others. Seeks to build trust and increase individual engagement.
Communication / Presentation
Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Effectively communicates with a broad range of technical specialists. Communicates well within a team environment, primarily within the Production team and has proficient presentation skills. Listens carefully to instructions. Seeks to use active listening skills and requests clarification when necessary. Seeks to clearly convey information and the results of technical work to supervisor and peers.
Developing Self & Others
Sets Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timely (S.M.A.R.T) goals. Tracks progress of assigned goals and communicates status. Provides input and receives performance feedback timely and constructively. Seeks to understand individual strengths and limitations for development. Able to identify and execute on development opportunities. Seeks to understand and communicate personal career objectives. Coaches and provides assistance to others; explains ideas and concepts. Developing skills in willingness to accept feedback without being defensive. Understands strengths, weaknesses and limits of self. Seeks out mentor(s), as well as other senior professionals, for technical and career guidance.
Ethics/Safety
Leads compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. Maintains high standards of professional conduct and business ethics. Conducts himself/herself within the principles of SM's core values and Storyboard. Practices all safety standards and policies.
Takes responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in HSE. Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. Role model for high standards of professional conduct and business ethics.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
Has advanced understanding of industry terminology and technical knowledge. The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations, open and close valves and carry tools/equipment necessary to complete job duties. Maintain eligible motor vehicle record and license. Ability to climb up to 30 feet in height. Strong operational and maintenance knowledge of wellhead equipment and accessories. Able to diagnose best fit applications based on well performance. Able to supervise contractors in safe and efficient manner. Has proven ability to perform duties from other levels of Operations Specialist I and II.
Electrical Systems Operations Specialist:
- Ability to evaluate and elevate third party service provider crew competency and project scheduling of routine and developmental projects ensuring appropriate safety and technical training.
- Coordinate low, medium and high voltage and Electrical Distribution System (EDS) related service support including preventative maintenance, new construction and corrective actions with production impact consideration.
- Schedule and provide service support coordination with SCADA/I&E team members for timely and efficient project execution
- Schedule and provide service support coordination with the Compression Optimization team in support of compressor installations, relocations and corrective actions
- Assist with scheduling and management of Primary Overhead EDS inspections, mapping, construction and abandonment aligned with developing business requirements.
- Assist with idle equipment and critical spare inventory process
- Demonstrate competency in electrical safety processes specific to Energy Isolation and NFPA 70E Guidance
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Typical Experience
Minimum 6+ years of work experience required. Oil and gas industry experience a plus.