Production Technician
A production technician works on site at well locations and is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operations of producing oil or natural gas and for the production of water from the well. This position is also known as a lease operator, well tender, or well pumper.
Production technicians are assigned a number of well sites to monitor and spend much of their day driving between locations. At each well site, they are responsible for:
- Checking pressures
- Reading meters
- Gauging tank fluid levels
- Maintaining all of the equipment to prevent corrosion and leaks.
A primary responsibility for production technicians is maintaining a safe working environment. This includes:
- Checking to make sure all relief valves are operational
- Checking the entire well location for any environmental issues, such as leaks, spills, or erosion and sedimentation issues
Course Topics:
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
ENVIRONMENT
Work alone in remote areas outdoors in all kinds of weatherTYPICAL SCHEDULE
- Monday - Friday
- 10 hours a day
- Some overtime and weekends
- Occasionally on call for holidays
