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Danos, LLC

Deepwater Operator A - New Platform

Houma, LA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Troubleshoot process issues to maximize sales quality and delivery volume. * Monitor and operate ... overseas is completed. Once the platform is sailed to its permanent home in the Gulf of America ...

Danos, LLC

Deepwater Operator A - New Platform

Houma, LA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Troubleshoot process issues to maximize sales quality and delivery volume. * Monitor and operate ... overseas is completed. Once the platform is sailed to its permanent home in the Gulf of America ...

YQN

Ocean Import Operator

Diamond Bar, CA

$4K - $6K/mo

Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency * Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated * Overseas communications ...

YQN

Ocean Import Operator

Diamond Bar, CA · On-site

$4K - $6K/mo

Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency * Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated * Overseas communications ...

Arkema

Production Operator Job

Mulberry, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

... overseas shipping containers, railcars, totes, and drums - Connect/disconnect hoses, open/close ... processes - Depending on business demand operators may be required to work more than one area ...

JD.com, Inc.

Warehouse Operator O2-2

Edgewater, NJ · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Identify and report safety risks, damaged goods, or process gaps * Maintain cleanliness and ... The company currently operates over 130 bonded, direct mail and overseas warehouses, with a total ...

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Overseas Process Operators are professionals who manage and oversee industrial processes in facilities located outside their home country. They are responsible for ensuring that production systems, such as those in oil and gas, chemical, or manufacturing plants, run efficiently and safely according to local regulations and company standards. Their duties may include monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, performing routine maintenance, and following strict safety and quality protocols. Overseas Process Operators often work in shifts and may need to adapt to different cultural and regulatory environments. Their role is critical in maintaining smooth operations and meeting production targets in international settings.

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Deepwater Operator A - New Platform

Deepwater Operator A - New Platform

Danos, LLC

Houma, LA • On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Danos rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Overview
The Deepwater Production Operator A / Marine Systems Technician A is a multi-skilled senior offshore operations role responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the production processing plant and assisting in maintaining the stability and integrity of a floating production facility.
This position operates and maintains production and marine systems, supports facility stability through ballast and fluid transfer operations, and ensures work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Candidates should be open to international rotational assignments on a 28-day on / 28-day off schedule, as required.
Responsibilities
Production Operations
  • Participate in the startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of production process and utility systems.
  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters including level, flow, temperature, and pressure within operating limits.
  • Perform production sampling and act on sample results as required.
  • Troubleshoot process issues to maximize sales quality and delivery volume.
  • Monitor and operate electrical and hydraulic control panels, safety systems, emergency shutdown systems, and Fire and Gas systems.
  • Ensure accurate daily production reporting is completed in accordance with company and client requirements.
  • Witness third-party calibrations, when required, to verify meter factors and production volumes.
  • Assist with export oil meter proving activities.

Marine & Facility Systems
  • Support marine operations with particular emphasis on:
  • Ballast and fluid transfer operations
  • Vessel stability and facility integrity
  • Hull, deck, and lifting equipment operations
  • Assist in maintaining facility stability through weight shift and center-of-gravity calculations.
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:
  • Ballast pumps and valves
  • Seawater and bilge systems
  • Deck and mooring equipment

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
  • Perform all operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with company policies and customer requirements.
  • Maintain discharge water quality in compliance with SBMPC or applicable local regulatory guidelines.
  • Operate under the Permit to Work (PTW) system, including participation in toolbox talks and risk assessments.
  • Facilitate maintenance activities by applying and removing system isolations as required.
  • Advise maintenance personnel on potential hazards associated with plant and equipment.

Maintenance & Documentation
  • Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect production, utility, and marine equipment.
  • Perform and maintain all mandatory paperwork required by customers and regulatory agencies.
  • Support chemical treatment operations, including chemical handling and application.
  • Maintain clear, accurate, and timely communications during maintenance and operational activities.

Qualifications
  • This position is for a new deepwater production platform that is under construction. This position will have an office schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely then it will transition to an international rotation schedule of 28x28 until the construction overseas is completed. Once the platform is sailed to its permanent home in the Gulf of America, the rotation schedule will be 21x21.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Marine and Ballast Control experience required and certification preferred.
  • 10-15 years of offshore experience as a Production Operator required.
  • Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems.
  • Medically fit for offshore work; ENG1 or equivalent international offshore medical certification.

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