What are the responsibilities and job description for the Well Tender position at National Fuel?
Wellsboro, PA
Company Overview
Seneca Resources Company, LLC, the oil & gas exploration and production subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) explores for, develops and produces natural gas and crude oil reserves in Appalachia and California. Most of Seneca’s investment activity is in the Marcellus and Utica Shales in Pennsylvania, where the company controls approximately 1.2 million net prospective acres and is the third largest producer in the basin with more than 1,200 wells. The Company is furthering its delineation efforts in the Utica Shale, and acquired properties in California that will increase, and further diversify, the Company’s oil production footprint. As an active exploration and production company in the northeastern U.S. for more than 100 years, Seneca Resources Company, LLC is committed to safety, environmental stewardship, increased productivity and maximizing shareholder value.
Job Responsibilities
The Well Tender is a 100% field-based roll where their primary job responsibility is keeping production online and operating in a safe condition. Daily tasks are traveling between pads reviewing flowing conditions, inspecting equipment for operational integrity, repairing components as necessary, gathering and entering regulatory data for analysis and operating well equipment to meet gas nominations.
- Travel to pads and inspect equipment for good mechanical integrity while also ensuring production capabilities and flow conditions are being met on the pad
- Perform light maintenance on equipment including but not limited to:
- Trim/Seat replacements
- Replacing nipples/fittings/valves
- Installing stainless steel supply lines
- Greasing valves as needed
- Field data entry for all DEP and EPA-related guidelines as well as corporate tracking of performance
- Plunger installations, monitoring, and settings adjustments
- Work and coordinate well shut ins and equipment setting needs with Production Engineer
- Ensure safe operation of all well head valves
- Perform SIMOPS tasks and inspections
- Work with Production Engineer to ensure all gas nominations are being met daily
- Work independently on sites in all weather conditions
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds and operating tools daily
- Operating a snowplow as needed during seasonal needs
- Work with EHS representatives to solve environmental, health and safety concerns
- Comply with Seneca’s EHSQ policies, standards and procedures while taking a proactive role in managing environmental, health and safety for assigned areas of responsibilities
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Some oil/gas and well tending experience a plus
- Valid PA driver’s license
- Able to be on call and cover after hours issues on a scheduled basis
- Must be able to operate a computer and smart phone
- Must like working in the field
- Team player that can function independently
- Good working with hands and familiar with tools/piping
- Strong organizational skills and a good communicator
- Capable of problem solving and finding solutions
- Must be currently and permanently authorized to work in United States without need for employment visa sponsorship
Seneca Resources offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This position is not eligible for relocation.
Seneca Resources Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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NATIONAL FUEL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED BASIS.