Production Optimization Technician

Position Summary

Chord Energy is seeking an innovative, results oriented, and process driven Production Optimization Tech. This tech will be responsible for maximizing production and profitability of oil and gas properties through assessing the associated costs and estimating the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells. Individual needs a strong background in EH&S associated with artificial lift and field operations. The position reports to the Production Optimization Foreman and is on a Monday-Friday 9/80 schedule. Work location will be based out of one of the North Dakota field offices in Williston, Watford City, or New Town and requires frequent travel to field locations. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Actively practice and support company EHS and operating policies

• Monitor daily production for variances. Minimize deferred production and reduce operating expenses by working closely with the production team

• Optimize wellsite operation by maintaining and calibrating pump off controllers and VFD's

• Witness teardown of failed artificial lift equipment and work with vendors to enhance equipment designs to reduce failure frequency and maximize production

• Identify root cause of failures and recommend improvements

• Gather and analyze field data (fluid levels, dynamometer cards, well tests, etc.).

• Work with chemical specialist and chemical providers to ensure protection and optimized execution of chemical treatments of artificial lift wells

• Maintain artificial lift information databases including written documentation and tracking of failures

• Utilize XSPOC software to identify wells that need intervention or assistance and proactively work towards optimization of all wells

• Ability to work in fast paced agile environment

• Mentor and train optimization techs and lease operators

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2 years' experience working as a lease operator

• Experience with Microsoft office

• Good analytical skills

• Detail oriented and organized

• Able to meet deadlines

• Valid driver's license

• Must have an acceptable driving record and be at least 21 years old for Company motor vehicle insurance

• Must live within 70 mile radius from assigned field office

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess ability to work in adverse conditions and all types of weather.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Workover experience

• Experience with S Rod/Rodstar, XSPOC, and Echometer software

• Knowledge of production operations

• Artificial lift experience

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.