Field Operator II

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 1 year assignment (with possibility of extension)

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career with Airswift

We are seeking a skilled Field Operator II to join our team on a full-time contract basis in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a 1-year assignment with potential for extension, providing the opportunity to work with natural gas liquids (NGL) and utilize your expertise in SCADA, pumps, and compressors.

Role Overview

• Perform daily rounds on mechanical compressors, checking coolant, engine oil, compressor oil, and hydraulic levels
• Monitor fire loop pressure and conduct visual and audio checks on skids for leaks
• Ensure proper functioning of all scrubber dump valves and record discharge and exhaust temperatures
• Inspect for loose bolts and clamps, check flare blowdown line for issues, and confirm fan blades and belts are functioning properly
• Verify SWD pumps are in auto mode and check containment levels and sump pumps
• Monitor thrust chamber oil levels and visually inspect skids for leaks and excessive vibration
• Check VRUs for alarms and faults, as well as oil levels on compressors and skids
• Confirm proper operation of LACT skid and check oil levels on centrifugal pumps
• Inspect NGL skid for leaks and vibration, and check seal pot oil reservoir level
• Monitor air compressors for alarms and faults, check oil levels, and ensure proper building temperature and louver operation
• Verify auto drain dumps on tanks are functioning correctly and check process inlet/pigging headers for levels and leaks
• Inspect sight glasses for leaks and confirm valve alignment and draining low points on slug catchers
• Check dump valves on inlet coalescers and confirm levels to SCADA, as well as drain low points
• Ensure proper air lining and locked controls on SDV panels, as well as functioning fuel gas skid dumps and sight glasses on scrubbers
• Verify containment levels and sump pumps for day tanks, as well as pressure on 220 tank at 45psi
• Monitor glycol skid levels and inspect pumps for leaks, as well as check burner temperature and BTEX unit operation
• Conduct visual inspections of flare knockouts, verify pump operation, and confirm blowers and pilots are functioning correctly
• Check tank tops for leaks, monitor blanket gas pressure, and verify tank levels
• Inspect sump tank levels and verify pump operation, as well as check sight glasses, LCVs, and H pumps for leaks
• Monitor sales area for leaks and check discharge scrubber level, pig trap alignment, and methanol pump operation
• Conduct regular checks on MCCs/PDCs for alarms and bypassed devices, as well as ensure proper cooling to thermostat settings

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with natural gas compressor stations
• Proficiency in SCADA systems
• Knowledge of pumps and compressors
• Familiarity with coolant, engine oil, compressor oil, hydraulic oil, fire loop pressure, discharge temperatures, exhaust temperatures, loose bolts/clamps, flare blowdown lines, fan blades/belts, SWD pumps, containment levels, thrust chamber oil levels, VRUs, LACT skids, NGL skids, seal pot oil reservoirs, air compressors, building temperature/louver operation, auto drain dumps on tanks, process inlet/pigging headers, sight glasses/valve alignment/low points on slug catchers/inlet coalescers/SDV panels/fuel gas skids/day tanks/glycol skids/flare knockouts/tank farm/sump pumps/LP3/HP3/methanol pumps/MCCs/PDCs/sales area
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the oilfield.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.