Maintenance Operator

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

The Maintenance Operator troubleshoots and evaluates production facility/equipment related problems and works with the team to develop and implement repairs and maintenance schedules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Foreman in daily maintenance activities.
• Supervise contract inspectors and roustabout crews performing maintenance work.
• Plan/schedule/prioritize maintenance activities based on production volumes, and HSE risk level.
• Develop and implement standardized parts lists for common maintenance activities.
• Report and track cost associated with maintenance activity.
• Seek and identify potential process improvements for maintenance work.
• Identify failure trends in production equipment and work with team to develop solution.
• Follow and support all Discovery HSE policies at all times.
• Determine if safety hazard exists and take appropriate action.
• Locate and mark buried lines and infrastructure.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years oilfield industry experience
• Minimum of 3 years lease operator experience
• Minimum of 2 years workover experience preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources expectations and core values.
• Must be a cultural fit (Humble, Hungry, People Smart, Selfless, Accountable, Never Settling).
• Must have a fundamental understanding of surface facilities and their impact on production potential.
• Maintains a good working relationship with peers and others in the organization.
• Possess the necessary skills to navigate the various communication needs (phone, face to face, text, email, Teams).
• Willing and capable of expanding skillsets.
• Can be the point person, direct traffic, and manage focused projects.
• Experience locating buried lines.
• Possess the skillsets necessary to perform data based analysis using the available technology (excel, SCADA, etc).
• Experience with various lift methods.
• Self-starter, able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Requires ability to adapt to fluctuating work schedule, i.e. frequent overtime; off duty call outs; varied work schedule.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work in team environment.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Valid driver license and good driving record.

 *Majority of work will be outdoors under variable weather conditions. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects. Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.