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Job Summary

The Production Tech is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, troubleshooting and maintenance. The Production Tech II demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surface and downhole production equipment through increased troubleshooting and problem-solving. This position will work closely with Production Engineers, Production Foremen, Workover Foremen and Lease Operators serves as a resource within the assigned work area.

Performs a wide variety of tasks; contributes to process improvements. Acts as a resource for team members with less experience. Thorough working knowledge of technical/specialized tasks and responsibilities. Relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Works under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Maintain compliance with company HSE policies and demonstrate the ability to respond quickly and confidently to safety and environmental events

+ Requires the operation of Company vehicles. Must drive safely to and from wells and well sites, maintain a clean driving record and adhere to Company policies

+ Possess the right and obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist

+ Troubleshoot wells while optimizing production

+ Supervise the optimization of wells and trains operators to address technical issues

+ Verify that SCADA and XSPOC systems communicate appropriately, program and maintain POC/VFD/VSD, and address and fix communication glitches on automation equipment

+ Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of programming and optimization of all artificial lift types

+ Communicate with the Workover and Production groups on down wells, electricians, and chemical applications

+ Demonstrate knowledge of chemical program and treatment planning

+ Assist engineers with analysis of pump tear downs, dyno card interpretation, dynomometer testing, pump efficiency and downhole equipment

+ Demonstrate downhole knowledge and recommend equipment changes and design improvements

+ Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

+ Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

+ Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

+ Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

+ Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

+ Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

+ Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

+ Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

+ Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

+ Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

+ Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

+ Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

+ Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Required Qualifications

+ High School Diploma (or GED).

+ Minimum of 4 years combined Lease Operator and industry experience.

+ Ability to pass a respiratory fit test.

+ Valid Driver’s License.

+ An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Housing withing 50 miles of the area of operations.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for extended period of time.

+ Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

+ Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.

+ Ability to perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.

+ Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions

+ Ability to one arm carry up to 25lbs. without assistance.

+ Regular bending, crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges.

+ Must be able to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20lbs. frequently to move or manipulate objects.

+ Ability to work significant amounts of time as required in completing job responsibilities.

+ Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in field, hazardous Chemicals, and Hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.

+ Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity. If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.