Job Description
Position Summary
The Pumper is responsible for monitoring, assessing, and communicating the daily operations of Water Solutions facilities and pipelines. This position travels to multiple salt water disposals (SWD) to ensure optimal functionality of pumps and other equipment, and to capture and report on relevant data. In addition, the Pumper troubleshoots and makes minor repairs.
Overall, the Pumper is a key owner in ensuring fully operational SWDs, pipelines, and equipment and minimal downtown.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors and communicates with the Manager of Field Operations daily, via electronic mail and verbal reporting, on system conditions, high priority system operations issues, and other pertinent information:
Proactively assesses and relays replacement parts and equipment necessary for facilities, to minimize down time in the case of emergency repairs or required maintenance.
Identifies and promptly communicates issues which require escalation, or could cause interruption to facility operations.
Generates daily reports for each facility, tracking incoming and outgoing volumes and oil sales.
Works continuously to maximize oil recovery and subsequent sales.
Audits facilities and troubleshoots issues as needed, keeping facilities safe, efficient, and fully operational.
Evaluates and logs process conditions and components.
Coordinates with Operations team for maintenance of injection wells.
Troubleshoots equipment and recommends modifications to address changing volumes.
Records well PSIs daily.
Cleans/replaces bag filters daily or as needed.
Makes rounds to multiple facilities daily, ensuring proper operations of truck offloads and disposal equipment.
Coordinates and assists with field equipment repairs.
Reports and leads cleanup and repairs of leaks or spills.
Complies with government agency rules, regulations, and laws.
Adheres to all Company and Water Solutions policies.
Demonstrates 100% commitment to working safely at all times:
Complies with OSHA requirements, and follows all customer and NGL Water Solutions safety policies and procedures at all times.
Reports and discusses safety concerns immediately with management.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical presence at the job site is required.
Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Wide range of oilfield operations knowledge, including pipelines, pumps, and salt water disposal facilities.
Mechanical aptitude, with troubleshooting skills and the ability to make minor repairs.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Critical thinking skills, including the ability to compile, assess, and synthesize data.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to learn software and technical tools quickly.
Efficiency and accuracy in data entry.
Organizational skills.
High initiative, with ability to work independently.
Working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
Must be committed to working safely at all times.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, and meet qualifications to drive Company vehicles.
Experience/Education:
4+ years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.
High school diploma or GED.
Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain Company requirements for driving positions.
Tulsa, OK
NGL Energy Partners LP, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the crude oil logistics, water solutions, liquids, retail propane, and refined products and renewables businesses. The Crude Oil Logistics segment purchases crude oil from producers and transports it to refineries for resale at pipeline injection stations, storage terminals, barge loading facilities, rail facilities, refineries, and other trade hubs; and provides storage, terminaling, trucking, marine, and pipeline transportation services. The Water Solutions segment is involved in the treatment and disposal of wastewater generated from crude oil and natural gas production operations; disposal of solids, such as tank bottoms, drilling fluids, and drilling muds, as well as performs truck and frac tank washouts; and sale of recovered hydrocarbons.
The Liquids segment supplies natural gas liquids to retailers, wholesalers, refiners, and petrochemical plants in the United States and Canada through its 21 terminals, as well as offers terminaling and storage services. The Retail Propane segment sells propane, distillates, and equipment and supplies to end users consisting of residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as resellers.
The Refined Products and Renewables segment markets gasoline, diesel, ethanol, and biodiesel products; and purchase and delivers refined petroleum and renewable products. This segment also purchases and markets unfinished gasoline blending components for subsequent blending into finished gasoline for third parties. NGL Energy Holdings LLC serves as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.