Marathon Oil, an energy industry leader, is engaged in the worldwide exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.  Marathon is currently seeking a Field Operator for the Watonga/Wheatland, OK operating area to efficiently maximize production from assigned wells, maintain surface separation and flow assurance equipment, and report/review production data in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

• Ensure that all TOW and SCADA data are correct on a daily basis. Advise field supervision of any problems. 
• Check for any safety or environmental related issues on location 
• Check all plunger lift wells, make sure plungers are running properly; check daily gauges to verify loss or gain of pumped fluids.
• Check gas lift wells and compression associated with gas lift, ensure gas volumes are correct.
• Check pressure on tbg, csg, and surface csg for injection wells daily
• Ensure that all wells are producing at maximum rates.
• Check injection stations for proper lubrication, leaks, and unusual sounds. Report problems to supervisor.
• Check all pumps (pneumatic, solar, electric or mechanical) to see if they are in proper working order or repair if needed.
• Work with oil and gas purchasers for proper measurement and sales of oil and gas (including working tanks of oil for sales with proper documentation).
• Check pumping units for maintenance as required.
• Operation of gas compressors and flares as needed.
• Ensure all pilots and burners are lit, if needed and functioning properly (good and clean flame), repair if needed.
• Adhere to all Health, Environment, Safety and company policies and procedures. 
• Check all locks and seals periodically
• Complete TIER 1 audits in a timely manner

• Self motivated individual with ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to utilize laptop PC and applicable software.
• Excellent mechanical abilities and troubleshooting skills.
• Field operator (pumper) experience or general oilfield exposure is highly preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to:   work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions; to work both in and out of company-owned vehicle;  wear appropriate safety equipment; walk, bend, stoop and lift; work in several geographic locations each day.

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