Reliability Operator B (GoM - Offshore Rotator) Job

Location:

Fourchon, Louisiana, US

Job Skill Group: Field/Plant Operations

Date: Sep 24, 2024

HYBRID ELIGIBILITY

This position works a hybrid schedule, spending time remotely and in the office in Offshore, US. The current hybrid schedule provides flexibility to collaborate in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work from home Mondays and Fridays. With our 9/80 feature you get time off every other Friday when you work at least 80 hours over the preceding nine days.

Position Summary

The Reliability Operator (RO) contributes to safe and efficient operations through competent operation and maintenance of process systems and associated equipment, completing all operations in accordance with regulatory and Hess requirements.

This position will be located Offshore in the Gulf of Mexico on a rotational basis (14/14).

General Responsibilities

Safety:

Complying with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations
Complying with all requirements in the GOM Management Systems documents and Hess EHS standards and practices as defined within the Hess EHS and Social Responsibility (SR) Management System
Participating in the safety observation card (SOC) program
Demonstrating leadership integrity in process and occupational safety
Assuring any work undertaken personally or by co-workers is done with a driven purpose to eliminate or reduce risk from the workplace
Completing operations in accordance with regulatory requirements, company controls and guidelines
Contributing to the safe and efficient operations through competency and maintenance of process systems and associated equipment
Assuring the correct permits, isolations, lift plans, etc., are created and properly executed
Performing the duties of a Permit Issuer or a Permit Holder in compliance with the Hess Permit to Work system and according to competency level
Preparing process equipment for maintenance by applying isolations/venting in accordance with Hess policies and procedures
Assisting the Process Specialist in maintaining the SEMPCheck database for API RP 14C safety devices and the electronic library (e.g., BSEE communications and departures, calibration and proving reports, well data and others)
Reporting potential process safety and operational optimization issues to the appropriate level
Understanding Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Ultimate Work Authority (UWA), proactively using SWA when necessary
Assisting in improved EHS performance:
- Managing occupational health and safety risks to eliminate injuries, illness, and incidents
- Assuring two-way dialogue with employees, contractors and other stakeholders during pre-job planning, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) meeting and during the job
- Managing process safety risks, including environmental risks, to reduce process upsets including spills, leaks, and flaring
Participating as a member of the Emergency Response Team:
- Complying with the responsibilities assigned as defined in each asset’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and the Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP)
- Participating in emergency response exercises to assure a full understanding of the process and procedures.

Quality:

Recommending changes to the maintenance strategy, policy and procedures as required
Providing operations input to projects and turnaround (TAR) preparation as required
Complying with the Hess Work Management process in SAP for all work on the facility
Provide process troubleshooting and incident investigation support
Informing the Production Supervisor or SRO of any maintenance activities that could potentially have a negative impact on reliability
Working with the team to assure complete job plans and work packs, ensuring there are no gaps in work orders and all information is correct prior to being progressed
Actively participating in the Hess Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) process, striving to improve operating and run-time efficiency
Maintaining full engagement and compliance with the System Ownership plan (autonomous maintenance)
Participating in root-cause failure investigations as required to prevent recurrence and help identify trigger events as failure cause
Working with the Logistic Specialist (LS), Planner and Material Coordinator to assure information is correct in the work orders (e.g., the correct parts are available, and the work capacities are correct)
Assuring the technical integrity and maintenance standards of equipment
Assuring quality work order close-out with necessary attachments, pictures, and long text updates for completed work
Inspecting and confirming suitability to return to normal service, prior to the startup of any process equipment
Comply with all requirements in the Hess Operational Management System (HOMS) documents
Participating in meetings as designated by the agreed terms of reference (TORs)

Delivery:

Managing day-to-day operational priorities to maintain integrity of the facilities and production optimization
Monitoring and adjusting production and injection well flow and pressure of the separation vessels, produced water handling, crude oil-to-export, gas compression, dehydration and oil and gas distribution
Monitoring and recording key operational parameters at prescribed intervals on operator reading sheets and reporting any anomalies to the Control Room Operator (CRO) in a timely manner
Conducting sampling for process operations, compliant with training and procedures
Operating, monitoring, and adjusting production, utility, safety and control systems and equipment which includes:
- Wells Process (e.g., risers, manifolds, flowlines, umbilical’s, flow assurance/chemical injection and pigging)
- Oil separation (e.g., separators, oil treater and degasser)
- Gas process (e.g., booster gas, flash gas, dehydration, vapor recovery, gas lift and fuel gas)
- Seawater systems (e.g., lift, injection, filtration, and cooling medium)
- Produced water systems
- Heat medium and power systems (e.g., turbine generators and Waste Heat Recovery Units)
- Auxiliary systems (e.g., air/nitrogen, fuel systems, potable water, flares, tanks, and drains)
- Safety systems (e.g., fire/gas detection, firefighting, lifesaving, process control and process safety)
- Support equipment (e.g., rotating equipment, process field devices and packaged ancillary equipment)

Cost:

Having an awareness of and challenging all maintenance and consumable costs incurred within the Operations teams’ production activities

People:

Jointly agreeing upon personal performance objectives with the PS and implementing and maintaining management and career development to improve and enhance contribution to the overall team and safety of the facility
Regularly reviewing personal performance objectives and progress with the PS
Actively engaging in sharing technical knowledge with team members

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Complying with and meeting the Hess Corporation and Regulatory Competency Requirements for GOM
High level of knowledge and understanding around personal and process safety
Understanding and complying with BSEE GOM regulatory requirements as defined by Hess for competence requirements within this role/discipline
Knowledge in offshore production operations
Knowledge of SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Good working knowledge of Permit to Work systems
Good computer skills with the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Completing ongoing education, refresher, and new equipment training to maintain high- level performance
Leadership and coaching skills

Experience

Experience working offshore deepwater desirable

Education, Training & Certifications

Associates degree preferred, minimum requirement is High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Obtaining and maintaining Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
Obtaining and maintaining Production Safety Systems training (T-2)

Competencies
The Hess way of working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered and effective performer and, ultimately earn career growth opportunities.

Builds Trusted Relationships
Develops Talent
Creates Effective Teams
Thinks Strategically
Inspires Innovation
Demonstrates Courage
Drives Continuous Improvement
Makes Quality Decisions
Delivers High Performance

WHAT WE OFFER

Hess provides a comprehensive range of compensation and benefit programs that help you to take care of your health, protect your income, and build savings for the future. Our compensation philosophy is simple – we pay for performance. The better you and the company perform, the more you can earn. Here are a few highlights:

Base Salary

Base salaries are competitive, and market based, with pay increases based on objective measures and upward moves.

Annual Incentive Plan

Every employee participates in our Annual Incentive Plan, which awards a bonus based on how well we fare as a company on our annual performance scorecard and the person’s level of contribution.

All Employee Share Plan

All employees are Hess stockholders, so they share in the success they help create for the company. Shares are granted to new employees who do not receive stock as part of their compensation package.

Benefits

Hess cares about your well-being and wants to help you be your best self. That’s why we offer a compelling benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Highlights include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; 401 (K) and pension plan; a nationally recognized wellness program; and company paid basic life and disability insurance.

Learn more about our programs at https://hessbenefits.com/.

Learning & Development

We believe in lifelong learning and provide a suite of on-demand and instructor-led learning opportunities, in addition to a tuition reimbursement program, designed to help you achieve your professional goals. Learning encompasses on-the-job interaction with highly skilled colleagues, self-guided study, training, mentoring and participation in formal networks (e.g., technical and employee resource groups.)

WHY HESS?

We aim to be the world’s most trusted energy partner. Modern life and continued human prosperity depends upon access to affordable and secure energy and all forms of energy are required for an orderly and just future. Hess is ideally positioned to provide low-cost oil and gas reliably to help meet the world’s growing energy needs in a way that protects the health and safety of our people, safeguards the environment, and makes a lasting positive impact in the communities where we do business.

Everything we do is guided by six core values - Integrity, People, Performance, Social Responsibility, Value Creation, and Independent Spirit, from how we treat our employees to how we interact with our neighbors, suppliers and business partners. They are the basic building blocks of our culture and represent our company's collective conscience. While our strategy changes over time based on business conditions, our values are enduring.

We are an industry leader in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a critical natural gas producer and supplier to Malaysia and Thailand. Our exploration and appraisal activities are offshore Guyana, one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname.

We are recognized around the world as an industry leader in environmental, social and governance performance and disclosure.

Hess provides challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. Unlike much larger companies, we are agile and every member of the team, regardless of level or position, plays an important role.

We invite you to learn more about what makes us a special place to work. Click here (www.hess.com)

Hess is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

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