A Hot Oil Operator is responsible for safely operating a hot oil truck for the purpose of heating and circulating fluids.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Carrying and laying out hoses and joints of pipe from the truck to the wellhead or battery
- Checking gauges and valves safely and efficiently
- Operating high-pressure pump and burner for the heating fluids
- Operating high-pressure pump to test the integrity of the tubing and casing
- Operating high-pressure pump to circulate hot oil or water down flowlines, tubing and casing to remove paraffin build-up
- Connecting and disconnecting hoses and joints of pipe using hand tools
- Safely operating hot oil truck to and from each site
- Attends and participates in safety meetings
- Understand and comply with company, customer, and health/safety policies, and any other regulations that are required
- Reports any and all incidents immediately
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Performs other duties as directed by management
Required Skills:
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess organization and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work with a team
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs and handle physical demanding work
- Must be clean shaven
- Must be able to communicate using oral and basic written communication
- Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol screening and participate in the random testing pool
- Must pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
- Arrange for reliable transportation to and from work
Qualifications:
The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment:
This job operates in an outside environment. The role routinely works in all weather conditions, including but not limited to: extreme cold ,heat, wind, rain, etc.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work as job duties demand.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License
- Class A CDL, hazmat and tanker endorsements, required
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous Hot Oil Experience, preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive wages and paid time off
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance available
- Retirement plan with company match