Position Description

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking an ESP Ops Technician for the SACROC/LDMU EOR Fields in Snyder, TX. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operations of all Submersible Lift Equipment and Producing wells in the SACROC and LDMU Fields.

 Job Description:

-    Provide the SACROC/LDMU Production Departments support on all Submersible lift equipment and its wells.

-    Monitor Producing well performance via trends through SCADA and Centinel Data.

-    Tracks weekly performance of both Baker Hughes and Levar pump equipment.

-    Prepare an excel formatted weekly Submersible Pump KPI field report to include failures and runtimes and total well counts. SACROC/LDMU.

-    Attend Teardowns in Midland Texas witness and provide a root-cause failure analysis.

-    Consult with third party labs on reoccurring ESP issues, ex. Metallurgist on reoccurring shaft failures.

-    Consult with both Baker Hughes and Leaver on all ESP operational changes.

-    Consult with Midland Engineers on new ESP designs. Assist in sizing pump equipment utilizing previous performance and or reservoir conditions.

-    Work daily with Area Supervisors, Area Technicians, Area Engineers to improve ESP operations.

-    Leads and Directs Baker Hughes and Levar personnel daily on any operational changes proposed by Area engineers to pumps and equipment.

-    Offers support and training to new operators on Submersible pump operations.

-    Attend weekly ESP review meetings with engineers and Baker on Mondays at 1:30

-    Responsible for surveillance cameras at various locations and relocating as needed.

-    Rig Visits, witnesses’ Submersible equipment pulls and installs as time permits.

-    Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.

-    Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

Position Requirements

 Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

-    Minimum 10 years’ experience in Enhanced Oil Recovery and Submersible Lift experience.

-    Excellent planning and organization skills.

-    Excel /Microsoft Word a must.

-    Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

-    Effective communication skills, particularly in the areas of Submersible lift operations.

-    Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.

-    Take on call rotations every 6 weeks and be within 30 minutes of both SACROC and LDMU Fields

-    5 to 10 years’ Experience in Submersible Lift applications Drives and Equipment.

-    Ability to diagnose problems with such equipment to minimize production impacts.

-    Working knowledge of computer programs Excel and Microsoft

-    Excellent planning and organization skills.

-    Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

-     Effective communication skills, particularly in the areas of lease operations and projects.

-    Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.

-    Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation and carry a cell phone.

-    Ability to troubleshoot ESP operational issues as they arise.

-    Knowledgeable of WAG related Injection switches, and how they relate producer performance.

-    Thorough understanding of EOR Production Process and Equipment.

-    Previous or current experience with CO2 Production Process facilities.

-    Previous or current experience with LOTO, MOC, PHA and PSSR’s documentation and process.

-    Spill reporting and documentation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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