Field Operator III - Artificial Lift Technician

Job Title Field Operator III – Artificial Lift Technician Compensation $55.30/hr Location Spring, TX – Vantage Schedule 14/14 – alternating days and nights Target Start Date ASAPScope MAIN FUNCTION The Vantage Artificial Lift Control Room Operator (ALCRO) is a mission-critical role responsible for real-time surveillance and remote operation of artificial lift systems across multiple assets. This position protects production, extends equipment life, reduces HSE exposure, and drives faster operational decision-making through centralized control room operations.TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Monitor and control large volumes of artificial lift wells and compressor units across multiple fields • Perform real-time surveillance and identify early indicators of abnormal performance • Adjust operating parameters (speed, cycles, setpoints) to optimize production and protect equipment • Diagnose equipment issues using live and trended data • Execute alarm response actions and determine escalation paths • Make real-time operational decisions regarding intervention, monitoring, or field dispatch • Prevent failures through early detection and proactive adjustments • Maintain detailed logs, documentation, and shift handovers • Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and automation teams FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Operational & Cognitive • Strong situational awareness and decision-making under pressure • Alarm management and prioritization • Troubleshooting and pattern recognition • High operational discipline and adherence to procedures • Ability to manage high equipment counts simultaneously • Clear communication and documentation Technical Competencies • Artificial Lift Systems: ESP, Gas Lift, GAPL, Plunger Lift • Compression systems and rotating equipment fundamentals • SCADA systems and remote control platforms • Data interpretation (electrical, mechanical, production metrics) • Well performance fundamentals (drawdown, gas interference, pump-off) • Equipment protection limits and safe operating envelopes • Basic production optimization techniques • Electrical safety awareness and shutdown logic QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Minimum Required • 2–5 years artificial lift OR compressor operations experience • Hands-on experience starting, stopping, and troubleshooting equipment • Experience operating through abnormal conditions (trips, failures, etc.) Strongly Preferred • Permian Basin / unconventional experience • SCADA / remote surveillance experience (1–3 years) • Alarm response and remote decision-making experience Typical Backgrounds • Artificial Lift Technician / Compression Operator • Production Operator (with AL/compression exposure) • ESP or Gas Lift Specialist • Lease Operator with artificial lift wells • Automation or Electrical Technician (AL-focused) COMMENTS • Work week runs Thursday – Wednesday Powered by JazzHR