Well Testing Operator job description

About the job

We are looking for a well testing operator to rig up and run surface well test equipment and measure oil, gas and water flow accurately, so the well's real output is known.

Duties and responsibilities

• Rig up surface test equipment, such as the separator, choke manifold and flare lines, and pressure-test it
• Run the separator and adjust the choke and pressures while the well flows
• Measure and record oil, gas and water flow rates at set intervals
• Take fluid samples and measure water cut, sand content and density
• Watch the flare and keep the test area safe
• Rig down, maintain and move equipment after the test
• Prepare test reports and data sheets for the engineer

Working conditions

• Work on a rotation at desert wellsites
• Long shifts while the well flows, including nights
• Work near flares and flammable gas

Requirements

• Intermediate or higher diploma in petroleum technology or mechanics
• 3 to 6 years of experience in surface well testing

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Well testing
• Separator operation
• Flow measurement
• Sampling
• Pressure testing
• Permit to work
• HSE

Preferred

• A valid H2S safety certificate
• Experience with electronic data acquisition systems
• A driving licence