Pump Down Operator

Company Overview: 

American Well Services is located in Midland, TX and provides well service rigs for the purpose of workover or completion operations. Along with the well service rigs, AWS offers a wide range of additional wellsite support services including, fluid transfer, fishing and rental services, hot oiling, frac tank rental and wellsite construction.  AWS is managed by seasoned industry veterans and services blue-chip customers in the Permian Basin with a substantial asset base, strong safety culture and industry-leading operating procedures.  American Well Services provides a full suite of completions and workover solutions to customers in the Permian Basin.

Position Overview:

The Pump Down Operator will support the Pump Down Supervisor with field operations.

• Maintains all equipment to ensure it is operating efficiently and looks presentable 

• Follows instructions provided by the Pump Down Supervisor and communicates progress of the job 

• Able to run a water transfer pump 

• Operates high pressure iron valves 

• Able to rig up and rig down equipment 

• Follows and supports all AWS HSE policies at all times 

• Knows and uses appropriate PPE at all times 

• Drives company vehicles over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads including paved and gravel surfaces, and off-road situations including two track roads 

• Able to work a rotational schedule with the ability to work day and night rotations 

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor 

• Minimum of one (1) year related experience, required  

• Familiar with MDT Pump Software, preferred  

• Knowledge of Pump Down operations, preferred  

• Able to multi-task in fast paced environment 

• Works well with others 

• Basic problem solving and organizational skills 

• Maintain valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR, required  

• Class A CDL preferred but not required  

• Demonstrates ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with customers, visitors, vendors, and other employees 

• Experience working rotational shift work and working in inclement weather, required   

• Ability to communicate, read & write in English 

• Ability to clear/pass pre-employment screening, testing and job-relevant hiring requirements 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law 

• Able to stand, walk, bend, use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands, fingers and arms, climb or balance; and stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on routine basis 

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision 

• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold 

• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE