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Brunel is looking to hire a Lease Operator to work with a major oil and gas company in Ardmore, OK on a long term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure personal safety and the safety of co-workers by following and enforcing all safety rules.
• Act as the primary operations contact for assigned facilities, with a strong understanding of process flow, basic chemistry, major line-ups, and unit safety equipment.
• Review computer data and schematics to optimize processes.
• Physically inspect and monitor equipment and work areas using vision, hearing, smell, and touch to ensure proper operation.
• Issue Safe Work Permits, requiring proficiency in current operating conditions and understanding of chemical, personnel, and process safety risks.
• Perform gas testing as necessary to ensure safe operating conditions for maintenance activities.
• Conduct process monitoring activities, including gauging tanks, reading meters, recording data, taking product samples, and checking for leaks, freezing, and overheating.
• Perform "visual maintenance" by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and vibration.
• Adjust local process parameters to maintain product specifications within the optimal operating window.
• Maintain company vehicles in good working condition.
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling as necessary.
• Accurately maintain electronic or paper gauge sheets and note reasons for production changes.
• Check control valve positions to ensure correct positioning.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, including adding lube oil, tightening valve packing, and changing filters.
• Perform winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor field equipment using electronic test equipment, including handheld monitors and computer systems.
• Inspect safety equipment, including safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and breathing apparatus.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; college degree or trade school certificate preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Willingness to work on a rotating shift and be available for call-outs as needed.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in maintaining, operating, and repairing surface equipment associated with oil and gas production.
• Strong computer skills, with excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Physical ability to lift over 50 lbs and climb ladders or stairways.
• Ability to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety detectors and equipment.

Brunel is an EEO Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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