Production Technician (Oil & Gas Operator)

Description

Riverside Operating is currently hiring for one full-time Production Technician for our Indiana field location - our field of operations is centered in and around Washington IN. It would be great if you already have a general knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to the oil and gas industry, however we are ready and willing to train a motivated person seeking a long-term career!

The Production Technician is responsible for monitoring and reporting on production and other pertinent information. This position provides maintenance on production equipment, oil wells, gas wells, gas gathering systems, and natural gas processing facilities. The position applies basic and some advanced skills to perform routine and complex operations using tools and equipment appropriate for the energy industry. The position requires the employee to apply understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures learned in on-the-job training and safety meetings.

Pay rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Requirements

Principal Duties, Responsibilities, and/or Essential Functions of Jobs (note, this is not inclusive of all job duties):

The Production Technician performs independent field work and is provided a company vehicle. A reminder that this is outdoor work, year-round, regardless of the weather conditions. Frequent use of light hand tools and equipment associated with the operation of upstream oil and gas facilities required. Must have own basic hand tools; any specialty tools specific to work requirements will be provided by the company.

Weekday work hours (generally 7:30 am to 4:00 pm) with scheduled rotation of weekend work and evening/overnight on-call. Must be self-motivated to consistently maintain facilities and flexible to perform discrete project goals safely and in a timely fashion. Safety equipment - this is a safety sensitive position, therefor proper PPE is required at all times.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and/or Roth participation (after 4 months of service and being 18 years of age or older)
• 401(k) matching – up to 3.5%
• Employee assistance program
• Medical insurance – 2 Cigna plans offered (via Priority Health)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life insurance (term life and whole life)
• Voluntary additional AD&D
• Voluntary Long Term Disability insurance
• Paid Holiday/Sick/Vacation/Bereavement/Jury
• Voluntary Legal Shield and/or ID Shield
• Discretionary Bonuses

· Reports to: VP of Operations 

• Work schedule: Scheduled 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Number of days worked each week: varies
• Total hours worked each week including breaks: Varies; typically 40
  • On call for after hours and weekend availability is required
  • The Production Technician drives a company issued pick-up truck and drives approximately 150 miles per day
• Time allowed for breaks and meals: No formal times established; unpaid meal time is taken when appropriate and safe to do so.
• Work Environment: Outdoors 90% (in all weather conditions)