Field Operator – Oil & Gas Production

About the role

We are looking for a Field Operator to monitor and optimise field operations, well performance and production activities in an oil and gas environment. The role involves operating surface facilities, artificial lift systems and ensuring safe, efficient production while working on‑site in remote locations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor field stations, surface facilities and artificial lift systems.
• Conduct well testing and collect oil and gas samples.
• Record production, equipment and wellhead data accurately.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, instrumentation and control system issues.
• Monitor chemical injection systems and operating parameters.
• Validate Permit to Work documents within the assigned field area.
• Respond to abnormal operating conditions, equipment shutdowns and leakages.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams and contractors.
• Prepare operational reports and update the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, operating procedures and process safety requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety audits and emergency‑response activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in oil and gas field or drilling operations.
• Knowledge of well operations, production monitoring and artificial lift systems.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment, instrumentation, pneumatic systems and PLC controls.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work, process safety and HSE requirements.
• Willingness to work on a rotational schedule and respond to operational emergencies.
• Ability to work independently in remote field locations.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering principles
• Electrical engineering principles
• Well operations
• Production monitoring
• Artificial lift systems
• Instrumentation
• Pneumatic systems
• PLC controls