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Company:

INEOS Energy

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Closing Date: June 16, 2023

Introduction to INEOS Energy 

  • INEOS is a global petrochemicals manufacturer, operating in 29 countries, with $65 billion in annual turnover, and employing over 26,000 people

  • INEOS Energy is the energy division of INEOS. INEOS Energy was established in 2020 to oversee the company's growing portfolio of energy-related businesses, which includes exploration and production in the North Sea (c25kboepd of production from the UK and Denmark growing to c40kboepd in 2024)

  • INEOS Energy will acquire over 2000 wells producing net 36 kBOE/d in the Eagle Ford shale from Chesapeake, which is the INEOS entry as a material operator in the US Onshore 

Job Summary

This entry level position is responsible for maintaining optimum production from assigned wells under generalsupervision of a supervisor or more experienced pumper, using basic skills to complete routine assigned tasksin order to maximize well production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Makes routine checks on all well sites according to schedule

  • Monitors production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators and meters

  • Manages daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks; record all seal records

  • Participates in periodic well review meetings with foreman, techs, and production engineer

  • Analyzes production related problems and work with foreman, techs, production engineer, and any other relative personnel to troubleshoot

  • Submits daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on a timely basis

  • Inspects lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained; check for spills and fluid leaks

  • Routinely inspects pumping units, compressors, and other equipment; ensure they are well maintained

  • Provides relief pumping when needed

  • Communicates regularly with production foreman and relief pumper

  • Ensure company provided vehicle is well maintained and cleaned

  • Performs light maintenance on equipment

  • Performs all duties in accordance with Chesapeake's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines

  • Completes Lease Operator training as directed

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

  • Basic understanding of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly

  • Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements and practices

  • Basic knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems

  • Able to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment

  • Able to check wells on a daily basis, driving to and from wells

Competencies

  • Communicates Effectively

  • Decision Quality

  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness

  • Drives Results

  • Action Oriented

  • Business Insight / Financial Acumen

  • Collaborates

  • Values Differences

Education & Experience

Minimum: High school diploma or GED and 0 - 2 years related work experience or an equivalent substitution for education of 4 - 6 years related work experience

Additional Qualifications

Ability to possess a valid drivers license

Physical Requirements

Standing: Occasional

Sitting: Occasional

Walking: Occasional

Speaking or Hearing: Frequent

Hand Movement - Repetitive Motions, Grasping, Finger Dexterity: Frequent

Climbing or Balancing: Occasional

Tasting or Smelling: Occasional

Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling: Occasional

Reaching: Occasional

Lifting up to 10 lbs: Frequent

Lifting up to 50 lbs: Occasional

Lifting up to 100 lbs: Occasional

Pushing/Pulling up to 10 lbs: Frequent

Lifting up to 25 lbs: Frequent

Pushing/Pulling up to 25 lbs: Frequent

Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs: Occasional

Pushing/Pulling up to 100 lbs: Occasional

Lifting more than 100 lbs: Rare

Pushing/Pulling more than 100 lbs: Rare

Hot Temperatures: Occasional

Cold Temperatures: Occasional

Wet or Humid Conditions: Occasional

Outdoor Weather Conditions: Frequent

Work near moving mechanical parts: Frequent

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles: Occasional

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals: Occasional

Exposure to electrical hazards: Occasional

Exposure to vibration: Occasional

Risk of fire or explosion: Occasional

Risk of radiation: Rare

Use of close vision: Occasional

Use of distance vision: Occasional

Use of focus adjustment: Occasional

Depth Perception: Occasional

Color Distinction: Occasional

Exposure to loud noise levels: Occasional

Peripheral Vision: Occasional

Exposure to moderate noise levels: Frequent

For Current INEOS employees:

How to Apply

1. This job will be posted through the end of the closing date listed above. Interested employees must obtain line manager approval before applying for this position.

2. To Apply, locate the job posting online by the closing date by navigating to Workday > Career > INEOS Internal Careers

3. Candidates do NOT need to complete the Education, Job History, Skills and Certification sections; simply bypass this section and proceed to Resume/Cover letter.

4. Under the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section, attach your resume.

5. Answer the three required questions for the Internal Question section.

6. Click Submit.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.