Gulfport Energy

Operator

LocationLindsay, OK
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.

Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.


Title:


Operator


Full-Time/Part-Time:


Full time


FLSA:


United States of America (Non-Exempt)


Description:


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs daily inspections of assigned oil and gas leases
Gauges and reports daily production of oil and water in storage tanks
Reads gas meters, calculates, and reports daily produced gas volumes
Monitors daily plunger runs on all plunger wells
Inspects plungers, and performs gauge ring tests on a monthly basis on all plunger lift wells
Reads, records, and reports tubing and casing pressures and choke sizes on assigned wells
Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions or leaks and makes repairs
Operates natural gas compressors, refrigeration plants, JT plants, dehydrators, generators
Performs daily readings and reporting on assigned compressors and chemical pumps
Reports lease deficiencies and other problems to the supervisor
Oversees the operation of artificial lift equipment, such as downhole pumps, plunger-lift, and pumping units
Maintain production rates according to targets
Minimize downtime and control LOE (Lease Operating Expenses)
Inspects each location visited and repairs or makes recommendations to management for the repair
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to serve as a technical resource to supervisor for coordination of work with external contractor compressor companies
Ability to use the Internet, and operate iPhones, iPads, and laptop computers
Ability to make minor repairs to control valves and pilots
Knowledgeable in trouble shooting mechanical problems on equipment and ensure that the problem is solved
Ability to act as the initial point of contact for other lease operators on mechanical troubleshooting
Ability to create and manage project lists for each lease as needed
Proficient in the start-up and operation of each lease and its associated surface equipment
Knowledge and skills to operate artificial lift equipment, such as downhole pumps, programmable controllers, and pumping units
Ability to work rotational schedule that may require duties be performed any time of the day or on the weekends, holidays, etc.
Ability to effectively transfer mechanical knowledge to other employees
Ability to do simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication)
Ability to work over overtime and outside of normal operating hours as needed
Good communication skills to interact effectively with members of small and large teams


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong mechanical aptitude with good working knowledge of all oil and gas surface production equipment and well automation
Strong background with compressor operations
Experience with Microsoft Office products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are typical to that of the field environment, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Ability to climb vessel ladders and work at heights up to 25 feet

Must be able to walk, stand, and otherwise navigate uneven rural terrain
This position requires walking or standing for extended periods in all types of terrain and working in environments of extreme temperatures (heat, cold, dust, etc.)
Must be able to manually open and close valves and other equipment
Must be able to use pipe wrenches and other applicable oilfield related tools
Exposure to loud noise, occupational hazards, or outdoor elements
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways as associated with oilfield environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands along with fingers, to type, squeeze, handle or feel materials
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, 75-100 lbs. on an occasional basis

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, ranging from 8 – 12 hours a day, but can vary due to workload/needs of the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both a professional office environment and a field environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, iPads, iPhones, laptop computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job also operates in a field environment with equipment, dust, debris, and varying weather conditions.

TRAVEL:

Frequent travel is expected for this position.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

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