Equipment Operator III - Lewis Energy Group

Assists in rig up/rig down operations with iron and high-pressure hoses, performs routine and minor reactive maintenance on equipment, operates equipment, assists in training lower-level equipment operators to operate equipment, and mobilize heavy equipment and hazardous materials on lease roads and public roads/highways.

Operates and troubleshoot various fracturing equipment, for example blender unit, chem add and control pumps during fracturing operations.

Assists in training lower-level equipment operators on the basics of running fracturing equipment.

Maintains assigned equipment. Performs daily inspections to ensure compliance with operational and safety requirements. Reports all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel.

Assists with rig up/rig down operations at assigned locations.

Mobilize heavy equipment on lease roads and public roads/highways.

Mobilize hazardous materials on lease roads and public roads/highways.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training.

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills                                                             

N/A

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Class A driver's license is required.

A Hazardous Materials endorsement is required.

A valid DOT medical examiner's certificate (Medical Card) is required.

Motor vehicle record (MVR) reflecting no convictions for recurring or serious violations or accidents.

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

N/A

Other Qualifications                                                    

General knowledge of the oil and gas industry.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.