Production Technician
Danos
Production Technician
Danos
End-to-end energy services, safely delivered
We are seeking an experienced Production Technicians / Lease Operators with a strong background in natural gas compression and upstream oil and gas production operations to support field operations in Mentone, TX.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting natural gas compression equipment and production facilities. This position requires a strong understanding of production processes, mechanical equipment, and safe operating practices to maintain efficient and reliable field operations.
Operate, monitor, and maintain oil and gas production facilities and associated equipment.
Monitor natural gas compressors and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Perform routine inspections of compressor packages, engines, pumps, separators, tanks, and production equipment.
Monitor operating pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, and production rates to identify abnormal conditions.
Troubleshoot operational issues involving compression equipment, gas gathering systems, and production facilities.
Identify compressor performance issues, equipment malfunctions, leaks, and other operational concerns.
Perform routine operational checks, basic maintenance, and minor adjustments within authorized responsibilities.
Monitor and optimize oil, gas, and water production processes.
Operate and monitor production equipment, including separators, tank batteries, pumps, and gas-handling systems.
Utilize SCADA and other monitoring systems to track equipment performance and production conditions.
Document production readings, equipment inspections, operational activities, and maintenance needs.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel and other field operations teams to address equipment issues.
Follow all company safety procedures, environmental regulations, and operational standards.
Provide additional operational coverage and overtime as needed.
Lease operator/Production Tech experience required.
Hands-on natural gas compression experience required.
Experience operating or troubleshooting natural gas compressors, compressor packages, and associated equipment.
Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and troubleshoot equipment issues.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment.
Experience monitoring pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and production performance.
Familiarity with SCADA systems and electronic production reporting preferred.
Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
Strong commitment to safety and established operating procedures.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 7/7 rotation.
Danos provides end-to-end integrated service solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, focusing on safely delivering projects on time and within budget. Its offerings cover a range of field services, maintenance, and project execution, coordinated to work together as a single package rather than in separate contracts. The company emphasizes strong safety performance, a values-based culture, and high levels of employee engagement and training to ensure consistent quality and reliability. What sets Danos apart is its commitment to safety and people—embedding training and a collaborative culture to earn customer trust and loyalty, rather than relying on a single product or service. The goal is to be a trusted industry partner that consistently delivers dependable results for clients by prioritizing safety, open communication, and meticulous execution.
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