Airswift · 7 hours ago
Lease Operator I or II
Midland, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelAirswift is seeking a Water Technician / Lease Operator to work within their facilities in Midland, TX. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient operations, monitoring, and maintenance preparation of wells and processing units, with a strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation facilities operations.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Follows and enforces all safety rules
Primary operations contact for their facilities. Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points. Reviews computer data and computer generated schematics to ensure process is optimized
Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, to ensure correct operation
Issues Safe Work Permits, which involves high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel and process safety risks associated with operating unit
Performs gas testing as necessary to ensure Operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities to be performed
Process monitoring activities include Gauge Tanks, read meters, accurately record data, taking product samples, differential pressure, chemical injection rates, checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc
Performs 'visual maintenance' by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or vibration to ensure all equipment is operating within its defined operating envelope
Adjusts local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window
Keep Company Vehicle Maintained and in good working condition
Coordinate Oil Sales and saltwater hauling as necessary
Maintain accurate electronic or paper gauge sheets properly and note reasons for production changes
Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned
Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.)
Communicates with Production Foreman to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed
Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies
Monitors field equipment using electronic test equipment including hand held monitors and computer monitoring equipment
Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment
Participates in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business that they are assigned to execute
Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures. Executes work in a manner that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.). Attaches a high priority to resolving environmental problems
Understands and follows all working rules. Continuously improves job knowledge and skills
Demonstrates reliable attendance. Able to work independently where appropriate. Supports the team effort to execute assigned tasks and meet the team's business objectives
Qualification
Required
Water technician experience is needed for this role
Demonstrated good interpersonal relationships and a team player
Must be able and willing to work on a rotating shift
Must be available for call out as situation dictates
Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to maintain, operate and repair surface equipment associated with the production of Oil & Gas
Strong computer skills with good and written and oral communication skills
Must be physically able to lift > 50 lbs and climb ladders / stairways
Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment's
High school education or (GED)
Company
Airswift
Airswift provides recruitment, employer of record and workforce solutions to STEM industries.
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$49.91MKey Investors
Palatine Private Equity
2012-10-05Acquired
2009-09-10Private Equity· $49.91M
Leadership Team
Janette Marx
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Langley
Chairman
Recent News
2025-03-02
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