Sr Reliability Operator I (GoM Offshore - Rotator)

ABOUT HESS CORPORATION

Hess is a leading international independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas.

We have an industry leading position in the Bakken in North Dakota – a key U.S. shale play. Hess is also one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Suriname and Nova Scotia.

Hess aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with 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. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.

For more information about Hess Corporation, please visit our website at Hess.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Reliability Operator (SRO) manages operational priorities in conjunction with the Production Supervisor to maintain the facility integrity and optimize production. The SRO contributes to safe and efficient operations through oversight of the Reliability Operators and competent operation of process systems and associated equipment. 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

Reinforcing the importance of using and participating in the safety observation card (SOC) program

Completing the daily National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) report in SEMPCheck

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)

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 and lift plans 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

Understanding Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Ultimate Work Authority (UWA), proactively using SWA when necessary

Reporting potential process safety and operational optimization issues to the appropriate level

Always demonstrating personal leadership in process and occupational safety

Assuring any work undertaken personally or by co-workers is completed with a driven purpose to eliminate or reduce risk from the workplace

Being accountable for improved EHS performance: − Managing occupational health and safety risks to eliminate injuries, illness, and incidents

Participating during pre-job planning, job safety analyses (JSA’s), 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:

Performing day-to-day management of operational priorities in conjunction with the PS for maintaining integrity of the facilities and production optimization

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 build the work schedule, assuring information is correct in the work orders (e.g., the correct parts are available, and the work capacities are correct)

Performing equipment audits of available spare parts to assure there are no gaps in potential breakdowns

Assuring the technical integrity and maintenance standards of equipment for Reliability Operators (ROs)

Assuring quality work order close-out with necessary attachments, pictures, and long text updates for completed work

Providing oversight on key operational parameters at prescribed intervals on operator reading sheets, reporting any anomalies to the Control Room Operator (CRO) in a timely manner

Providing oversight of ROs conducting sampling for process operations ensuring compliance with procedures

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

Submitting time (CNF - Confirm) and completing performance standards (PERI – Performance Standards Initialized) on pre-technically complete (TECO) work orders for self-performed maintenance work

Coaching and overseeing CNF and PERI on work orders performed by the ROs

Informing the PS of any maintenance activities that could potentially have a negative impact on reliability

Recommending changes to the maintenance strategy, policy and procedures as required

Approving the Operations Daily Report (ODR) in a timely manner

Reviewing the flare and buyback reports daily

Completing the daily communication tracking spreadsheet and inputting the end of the month totals

Maintaining full engagement and compliance with the System Ownership plan (autonomous maintenance)

Assuring implementation of the autonomous maintenance program by performing audits to recognize achievements and progress, removing barriers, and identifying training needs

Actively participating in the Hess Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) process, striving to improve operating and run-time efficiency

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:

Operating, monitoring, and adjusting production, utility, safety and control systems and equipment which includes: − Wells Process (e.g., risers, manifolds, flowlines, umbilical, 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)

Providing coaching and expertise with production and injection well flow and pressure of the separation vessels, produced water handling, crude oil-to-export, gas compression, dehydration, and oil/gas distribution

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 Production Supervisor 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

Providing mentorship and direction for CROs and ROs

Promoting effective teamwork among CROs and ROs

Actively engaging in coaching and sharing of 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 in subsea wells and control systems

Knowledge in offshore control systems and Human Machine Interfaces

Knowledge in flow assurance

Knowledge in process safety and barrier management

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 required

Experience working in the industry as an Operator required

Education, Training & Certifications

Associate 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

Posting Notes: Lisa B Willet Employee Field/Plant Operations United States Louisiana Fourchon No 27219