Frac Fuel Technician

Overview

Responsible for safely handling, and distributing natural dry gas for Frac Operations; operator is expected to regulate desired gas temperature which should optimize fuel substitution performance.

Responsibilities

Fuel Handling & Operations- Supervise rig up/rig down of all frac fuel equipment, purge pack and line up valves for proper operations. Operate pumps, valves, meters, and related equipment to transfer dry gas between pipeline, and Frac operations. Monitor fuel flow rates, product levels, using manual and automated systems. Conduct tank gauging, perform lines & checks. Prepare and load/unload fuel equipment and transport in compliance with facility and DOT requirements.

 

Quality Control- Perform routine checks and testing for water vapor samples, water levels, and other specification requirements. Document results and escalate abnormalities to supervisors. Maintain cleanliness of system to prevent contamination across product types.

 

Quality Control- Follow all OSHA, DOT, and facility safety guidelines. Participate in safety audits, emergency response drills, and hazard recognition activities. Use appropriate PPE, comply with lockout/tag out procedures, and maintain a safe work environment.

 

Equipment Maintenance- Inspect equipment as daily basis and report any issues requiring repair. Assist maintenance teams with preventive maintenance on pumps, filters, hoses, and meters. Keep records of maintenance, fuel movements, and system performance.

 

Documentation & Reporting-Maintain accurate logs of fuel receipts, transfers, shipments, and testing results. Operate computerized inventory or CYGNET systems for reporting. Provide shift handover notes to ensure continuity of operations.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                    

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Language Skills                                                              

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Ability to read gauges, meters, and technical documents.

Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.

 

Computer Skills                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

 

Other Skills and Abilities                                                           

N/A

 

Other Qualifications                                                    

N/A

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.