Deepwater Subsea Tieback Operator

Danos, LLC

$80K — $120K *
Houma, LA 70364In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4-6 years' experience working offshore with direct control of flowing subsea wells.
  • Control room experience essential.
  • Offshore production operating experience is crucial.
  • Deepwater offshore experience preferred.
  • Solid understanding of Permit to Work processes.
  • Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down subsea well systems.
  • Monitor and optimize key process parameters like flow, temperature, and pressure.
  • Ensure sampling is performed and results acted upon promptly.
  • Troubleshoot to enhance sales quality and maximize delivery volume.
  • Maintain discharge water quality within SBMPC or local guidelines.
  • Operate control panels and safety shutdown systems effectively.
  • Submit accurate daily production reports as required.
  • Witness third-party calibrations and ensure accuracy of meter factors.
  • Prove export oil meters to validate measurements.
  • Perform operations safely and in line with environmental standards.
  • Test, calibrate, and maintain operational equipment as necessary.
  • Handle mandatory reporting for customers and government agencies.
  • Coordinate logistics and manage facility operations efficiently.
  • Oversee chemical handling and treatment processes.
  • Support maintenance operations according to safety protocols.
  • Communicate hazards clearly to maintenance teams.
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor activities effectively.
  • Foster positive working relationships among team members.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a challenging offshore environment.
  • Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art subsea technology.
  • Be part of a dynamic team focused on safety and excellence.
  • Develop skills in process monitoring and optimization.
  • Contribute to environmentally responsible operations.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Subsea Tieback Operator is responsible for starting up, operating, monitoring, and shutting down process and utility systems for subsea wells while ensuring optimal performance of key parameters such as flow, temperature, and pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Start up, operate, monitor, and shut down process and utility systems of subsea wells.
  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters (level, flow, temperature, pressure, etc.) within operating requirements.
  • Ensure sampling is carried out and sample results are acted upon.
  • Troubleshoot to maximize sales quality and delivery volume and identify problems.
  • Maintain discharge water quality within current SBMPC or local guidelines.
  • Monitor and operate electrical/hydraulic control panels, safety and emergency shutdown devices, fire and gas systems.
  • Ensure accurate production reporting is submitted daily or as required by the company and client.
  • Witness third-party calibrations when appropriate to provide verification of meter factors and volumes.
  • Prove export oil meters.
  • Carry out all operations in a safe and environmentally sound manner, operating the offshore production facility in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Test, calibrate, maintain, and inspect equipment.
  • Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and government agencies.
  • Coordinate logistics for the facility.
  • Chemical treating and handling.
  • Facilitate maintenance operations by applying/removing isolations as required.
  • Operate under PTW system, Toolbox Talk, and Risk Assessments.
  • Advise maintenance personnel on hazards of plant and equipment.
  • Maintain clear and precise communications during maintenance operations.
  • Control activities of vendor and subcontractor personnel.
  • Create and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Create and maintain a positive work culture.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4-6 years' experience working offshore with direct control of flowing subsea wells.
  • Control room experience.
  • Offshore production operating experience.
  • Deepwater offshore experience.
  • Good experience with Permit to Work.
  • Medically fit to offshore international standards such as ENG1 or equivalent.

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