Optimization Operator

The Optimization Operator at Devon Energy in Weatherford, OK, is responsible for analyzing real-time data via SCADA, collaborating with engineers and operators, optimizing well performance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role includes subsurface maintenance, training lower-level employees, and identifying cost reduction opportunities. This position requires a subject matter expert in field operations and works under limited supervision to enhance production efficiency.
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The Optimization Operator 3, working under limited supervision, is responsible for driving analysis of real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring, leading collaboration with engineers, Operator 3s, and foreman for wells and lease activities, and optimizing producing & underperforming wells. The role drives subsurface well maintenance, performs dynamometer, fluid shots &/or Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys, and maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance. The role leads identification of opportunities for operations cost reductions, reducing production variance, job efficiency and safety improvements based on subject matter expertise in field operations. The role assists with orientation and training of lower-level employees and maintains a contact role for field operations, serving as a point of communication for all personnel during emergencies or significant occurrences, ensuring effective response and coordination.
• Drives analysis of real-time data through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) monitoring to facilitate informed decision-making and control complex processes efficiently.
• Leads collaboration with Engineers, DSC/PA, Foreman & Lease Operators for wells and lease activities, contributes in well reviews and route reviews, and troubleshoots and optimizes producing wells & underperforming wells.
• Drives minor subsurface well maintenance limited to non-BOPE jobs (i.e. swab, slickline, plunger maintenance, hot oil/water, regulatory, routine testing, batch/chemical/scale jobs, long stroke/respace, cap string inspection, fluid levels, dynamometer) and performs dynamometer, fluid shots &/or Formation Bottomhole Pressure (FBHP) surveys where applicable as planned or needed.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in field operations, encompassing artificial plunger lift, surface facility equipment operations and repair, oil & gas well chemicals, and efficient time management practices.
• Maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Environmental Health and Safety Department.
• Leads identification of opportunities for operations cost reductions, reducing production variance, job efficiency and safety improvements based on expertise in field operations.
• Works under general supervision to perform complex production operations tasks, including developing and implementing SOPs for maintenance processes , contributing to efficient operations, and ensuring safety protocols.
• Assists with the orientation and training of lower-level employees, sharing knowledge and expertise on production operations, artificial lift optimization, and controls monitoring to support their professional development.
• Maintains a field-wide contact role for field operations, serving as a point of communication for all personnel during emergencies or significant occurrences, ensuring effective response and coordination.
• Stays prepared for travel and extended work hours on short notice. Possesses the right and obligation to stop work in unsafe conditions, contributing to a safe and secure working environment for all personnel.

Education
• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.

Experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Operations, Process Optimization, Equipment Operations and Repair or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Competencies
• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen

Skills
• SCADA Systems
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Troubleshooting
• Simulation Software and Modeling
• Equipment Maintenance
• Data Analysis
• XSPOC or equivalent
• Knowledge of Pi
• Data Visualization

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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