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Description

Title: Field Operations Technician

Department: Field Operations

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Arroyo Grande Field

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview of Position:

The Field Operations Technician is responsible for leading and supporting daily field operations to promote safe, efficient, and reliable production. This position monitors and maintains wells, production facilities, and related equipment; troubleshoots operational issues; communicates equipment and production concerns to supervision; coordinates contractor activities when serving as site operations leader; and ensures compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements. The role may provide temporary operational leadership, technical guidance, and coordination of field activities when assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates, monitors, and maintains field equipment which may include tanks, heater treaters, LACT units, steam generators, co-generation units, compressors, pumps, pumping units, flowlines, and related systems.

Conducts routine inspection and maintenance of wells, production facilities, and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. 

Communicates equipment issues, production variances, and operational concerns to supervisors and provides recommendations for resolution.

Maintains accurate production, maintenance, and compliance records using company systems and reporting tools.

Supports implementation of production optimization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Trains and mentors field operators in the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of wells, production equipment, and associated systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable field operations.

Acts as site operations leader (SOL) for contractors, coordinating activities and ensuring safe execution of work and compliance with company standards.

Ensures compliance with all federal, state (including California regulatory agencies such as CalGEM and CARB), and company environmental, health, and safety requirements.

All other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible oil and gas production operations experience, including experience with equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance activities, safety procedures, and coordination of field activities.

Any combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

Desired

Prior experience providing training and mentoring. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of oil & gas production operations, facilities, equipment, and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance, along with applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, California environmental, spill prevention, and air quality regulations. 

Ability to troubleshoot, operate, and maintain complex equipment; perform basic math; understand process flow diagrams; and identify hazards, participate in safety planning, and promote safe work practices. 

Proficiency with computer-based systems, tablets, electronic reporting platforms, and production/maintenance tracking software and the ability to accurately complete electronic and written operational, inspection, and compliance documentation. 

Ability to properly wear all required PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, supplied-air respirator, etc.) and adhere to all safety requirements. 

Ability to coach, mentor, and transfer knowledge to less experienced field personnel while building and maintaining positive working relationships with management, field staff, community stakeholders, and contractors. 

Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize in a dynamic environment, and maintain flexibility for shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs in a 24/7 operation.

Valid California driver's license with a driving record deemed acceptable by the company's auto insurance carrier is required due to regular travel to field and operational sites.

Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed extensively in outdoor environments, exposed to a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures (both heat and cold), wetness, and humidity. The essential functions of this position include adjusting/moving in all directions objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds with assistance rarely; sitting, standing, walking, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, stooping; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; visual acuity for reading computer screens or preparing data, inspecting objects, and operating vehicles; operating a motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment; working near moving mechanical parts, tight spaces, and on high and precarious surfaces; and/or communicating with others to exchange information. Exposure to environmental elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, and loud noises should be expected. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks is required. Incumbents must adhere to all safety protocols, especially those concerning heat illness prevention (access to water and shade).

Disclaimer:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities and physical requirements above describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. The above description does not include all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Sentinel Peak Resources Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.