What does a nitrogen operator do?

A nitrogen operator controls equipment that delivers nitrogen to a hydraulic fracturing site, typically in remote areas at either on-shore or off-shore drilling locations. As a nitrogen operator, your duties include set-up of equipment, assisting with the rig-up and rig-down of pumps, and monitoring the insertion of nitrogen and other fracturing fluids into a drill site, which speeds up the fracturing process. Your responsibilities include performing routine maintenance and safety inspections of the nitrogen pump and other equipment, testing pump operation procedures, and logging your work on a daily basis.