Field Operator - Alarm Technician

Main Function:
Operate wells and equipment in accordance with safety and operational procedures to meet daily production goals, minimize equipment failures, and ensure efficient use of resources.
Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily operational tasks with a focus on safety, housekeeping, health, environment, and security.
• Actively participate in toolbox talks and scheduled safety meetings.
• Monitor wells and equipment to identify and implement corrective or optimization actions for safe and efficient operations.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks as an Equipment Care Technician.
• Report any issues with alarms, emergency systems, or shutdown systems.
• Provide clear and accurate shift handover information to ensure operational continuity.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance activities in line with corrective, predictive, and preventive plans.
• Maintain detailed logbook entries of operational events, abnormalities, and deviations.
• Collect product samples for lab analysis and conduct basic field tests.
• Participate in emergency response activities and report incidents per company guidelines.
• Maintain open communication with the Operations Shift Supervisor and team members.
• Diagnose well production issues and ensure thorough evaluation before requesting intervention.
• Ensure wellhead and surface equipment are in proper condition prior to Wellwork operations.
• Support ongoing Wellwork operations as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Process operations (non-refinery) and upstream production from the wellhead.
• Field experience in regions such as West Texas, New Mexico, Bakken (ND), or Oklahoma.
• Production, midstream, tank battery, compressor station, or onshore field operations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Field Technician.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards.
• In-depth knowledge of pipeline operations and safety management systems.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness procedures and project design specifications.
• Understanding of relevant regulations and commercial agreements.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.