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Production Operator III - II

At Pioneer, our values are our lifeblood and the gold standard of our award-winning culture, and we remain steadfast in this belief: We are in a people business first, oil business second. We want you to thrive here, and we're proud to offer the resources and the environment to encourage you not only to grow in your career but soar in it.

Because we need people like you to make our company successful, we don’t simply offer a competitive compensation and benefits package – we truly set our company apart from other employers by carefully selecting an outstanding array of medical, financial and personal offerings. Joining the Pioneer team has its perks!

Highlights of our outstanding compensation and benefits package include:

100% Employer paid premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
Employer paid premium life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
On-site fitness centers
Complimentary employee cafeterias (Irving and Midland corporate offices, Midland Highway 80, and Big Lake)
On-site health centers (Irving and Midland corporate offices, Midland Highway 80)
401(k) savings with 2-for-1 company match (up to 5 percent)
Employee stock purchase plan
Annual incentive bonus plan
Employee referral awards program
Vacation time and holidays
Flexible work schedule/Hybrid Schedule
Employee assistance plan
Tuition reimbursement plan
On-site daycare centers (Irving and Midland corporate offices)
Generous parental leave policy: 12 weeks fully paid leave for the primary caregiver; two weeks fully paid leave for the secondary caregiver

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Major Responsibilities:

Operates and inspects pumping and wellhead equipment to ensure proper operation and recover maximum production. Utilizes SCADA equipment for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
Knows basic operation and proper maintenance of electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and all other on-site wellhead equipment and compressors.
Assists with routine maintenance of production equipment, learning to check wellhead compressors.
Detects oil, water or gas leaks, and broken seals on tank valves. Also uses proper ESEIP procedures.
Performs more complex maintenance and repairs; handles more complex, non-routine issues than those handled by less experienced Production Operators. Determines when semi-routine repairs or adjustments are needed and reports them to Lead or Supervisor.
Reads and records daily numbers from lease oil and gas measurement equipment. Differentiates between normal and abnormal readings such as pressure readings; resets or makes valve repairs as necessary. Identifies urgent situations and acts appropriately.
Ensures tank thief hatches are securely closed.
Enters daily production readings, well test readings, downtime and run tickets into current electronic systems.
Advises water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
Collects, analyzes and resets malfunctions on automated wells.
Attends well reviews and provide input towards well performance.
Runs required reports and recognizes when well production is declining; decides how to fix, repair or adjust equipment to retain or recover lost production.
Completes required training and proactive measures.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, to include special projects.

Minimum Requirements:

High school education or equivalent.
6 months oil and gas equivalent experience or 6 months PNR Production Operator IV experience required. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position.
A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Able to easily read pressure gauges and complete paperwork.
Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with mobile applications.
Proficient in appropriate use of hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear.
Ability to climb a ladder and stairs.
The employee will be driving assigned Company vehicle on unpaved lease roads.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Pioneer Natural Resources is an EEO Employer.

Our Mission: RESPECT Core Values

Respect
We respect one another and the communities in which we operate.

Ethics and Honesty
We are ethical and honest and committed to uphold our strong reputation.

Safety and Environment
We believe no job is so important that it cannot be done in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Personal Accountability
We are disciplined and personally accountable for our decisions, actions, attitude and results.

Entrepreneurship
We have an entrepreneur's mindset, driving innovation and striving for excellence in all we do.

Communication
We openly and professionally communicate among all levels and between departments and teams.

Teamwork and Inclusion
We believe in diverse perspectives and teams collaborating toward common objectives with a can-do attitude.

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CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources

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By Pioneer Natural Resources

At Pioneer, our mission is to be America’s leading independent energy company, focused on value creation, safety, sustainability and technological advancement. Our foundation and long-term success are built on honesty, respect, collaboration, in...

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INDUSTRY

Energy & Utilities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Irving, TX

DATE POSTED

August 3, 2023