Senior Operator (Frac)

Job description / Role

Job purpose

Oversee and execute hydraulic fracturing operations, ensuring safe and efficient deployment of equipment and pumping services to optimize well performance. Operate frac pumps, blenders, and related equipment, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting operational issues, and coordinating with the team to achieve effective hydraulic fracturing treatments.

Job specific accountabilities (part 1)

• Operate and monitor hydraulic fracturing equipment, including frac pumps, blenders, hydration units, and sand handling systems, to execute fracturing jobs according to job designs and specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate with the frac crew to ensure safe and efficient fracturing operations, including fluid mixing, proppant handling, and pressure control.
• Perform routine checks, inspections, and maintenance of frac equipment to ensure optimal functionality, prevent breakdowns, and minimize downtime.
• Conduct pressure tests, fluid checks, and equipment calibrations before, during, and after fracturing operations to ensure quality control and job integrity.
• Ensure adherence to ADNOC Drilling's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, conducting safety meetings, risk assessments, and proper equipment handling protocols.
• Record and maintain accurate data logs for pumping rates, pressures, fluid volumes, and proppant concentrations, and report any operational anomalies or issues to the supervisor or team leader.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during fracturing jobs, coordinating with the field supervisor and maintenance teams as needed to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Provide guidance and training to junior operators and crew members on hydraulic fracturing processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to optimize fracturing treatments and provide feedback on job performance, equipment reliability, and potential improvements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, proppants, and other materials used in hydraulic fracturing in compliance with environmental regulations and company standards.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Job specific accountabilities (part 2)

Minimum qualification

Diploma in a technical field.

Minimum experience, knowledge & skills

• 5-8 years of experience in hydraulic fracturing operations within the oil and gas industry, with at least 2-3 years in a senior operator role or similar position.
• Completing all HSE courses required for the hydraulic fracturing operations.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.

Revenues / budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct reports: As per organization chart
Indirect reports: As per organization chart

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.