Field Operator (Production) in Spring, Texas, North America

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Location:

Spring, TX Schedule:

14/14 (Rotation)

Type:

W2 Contract (12 months with possibility for extension)

Benefits:

Dental, Healthcare, Vision & 401(k) Role Overview The Field Operator III - Production is responsible for monitoring and overseeing oil and gas production operations from a control room environment. This role is strictly production-focused and requires hands-on experience with production equipment, wells, and control room operations. Candidates with pipeline-only backgrounds will not be considered. The position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production operations while maintaining compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities Operate and monitor oil and gas production wells and equipment in accordance with established operational and safety procedures Oversee production operations primarily from the control room , ensuring stable, continuous performance of assets Monitor wells, production facilities, and surface equipment to identify abnormalities and implement corrective or optimization actions Execute daily operational objectives while adhering to housekeeping, safety, health, environmental, and security standards Actively participate in toolbox talks, shift briefings, and scheduled safety meetings Perform duties as an Equipment Care Technician, including basic and routine production?related maintenance tasks Immediately report alarms, critical failures, or situations where emergency or shutdown systems are impaired Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely logbook entries for all operational events, deviations, and abnormal conditions Ensure clear and thorough shift handovers to maintain operational continuity Coordinate and monitor corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities related to production equipment Collect production samples and conduct basic field laboratory testing as required Support emergency response activities and drills, and escalate incidents in line with Incident Reporting Guidelines Provide accurate updates to the Operations Shift Supervisor regarding well performance, production rates, and operating conditions Conduct well diagnostics prior to initiating Well Work requests Verify that wellheads and surface production equipment are fully operational prior to handover Support Well Work activities as needed during execution Required Skills & Qualifications Completed secondary education or equivalent Proven experience as a Production Field Operator or Production Technician within oil and gas operations Strong hands-on and control room experience in oil and gas production environments Solid understanding of production equipment, well operations, and surface facilities Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver accurate shift handovers and reports High level of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) awareness and commitment Strong knowledge of safety management systems and emergency response procedures Working knowledge of applicable regulations, industry standards, and operational processes Experience Control room operations supporting active production assets Experience working directly with production wells and facilities (upstream operations) Background in equipment troubleshooting and production optimization If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.