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Aera-Energy-LLC

Typical day in the field starts at 6:30AM with a 9/80 work schedule.

There has been a significant management turnover in the last 8 months, so effectiveness and changes will be determined in the coming months. There is a company-wide goal to improve and bridge some of the gaps identified across the company.

Cross company collaboration can be challenging with some competing KPI's and team goals.

In addition to excellent benefits, including great vacation, my personal time is valued even with a long work day and commute. Most field managers are flexible and understanding of personal needs for flexible time on occasion (kids, house issues, pets, appointments etc.).

As a facilities process/project engineer, I've provided technical supports to Operations in the following ways:
Managed the CLAM (Crude Lifting And Measurement), steam distribution systems, waste gas injection systems, casing vapor recovery systems, oil dehydration plants, water treatment plants, Sulferox plants, flares, Sulfatreat Towers, and SO2 Scrubbers. Conducted facility surveillance, process, and equipment improvement studies. Improved equipment and process reliability through root cause failure analyses. Modeled, optimized, and documented via the Pipe-Flo and HYSYS Software. Executed Six Sigma, Lean process improvement projects and capital projects.

If you’re willing to work in oil and gas production, Aera is the place to do it. The compensation package can’t be beat. Aera has an expectation for learning and improving. There are educational opportunities. Safety is paramount. Inclusion and diversity is a focused improvement area. Aera is the perfect size to experience an enterprise without getting lost in scale. Management is accessible. Org chart is mostly flat. The tallest point is 6 or 7 steps from worker to CEO. 4 or 5 steps is average. 4-6 weeks vacation based on years of service is hard to beat.

Overall, Aera Energy is a good company to work for. It offers opportunities to learn new things and apply your knowledge. It is doing a good job in steering the company though the complex/toxic business environment toward oil industry existent in California. It can do a better job for the way it promotes people for management positions; the company culture toward a small pool of people "qualified" for management positions is not very effective. Because of that, many good and qualified people had chosen to leave the company. I think that is a pretty big loss for the company, itself.

I had a good experience in my 15 years of work at Aera. Before retiring,  I did leave the company for a couple of years to explore other opportunities but ended up returning for a more stable working situation.  That being said, Aera continually requires employees to advance in a competitive and aggressive environment.  This is somewhat positive, but it may also trigger constant stress and contribute to an unsatisfactory job accomplishment.  Overall, Aera was one of the best work opportunities I have had in my career.

The Internship with Aera was an enriching experience.The human resource department went above and beyond at making the interns feel at home.
The Safety team's enthusiasm and passion for the employee's well being was contagious.
The mentors displayed professional work ethic while instructing us in a manor that was easy to understand and enjoyable.
The entire experience was first class!

My 15 years with Aera were wonderful! The company is very family oriented and provides many family-based activities, from the yearly company picnic to the discounted trips to Disneyland throughout the year, and so much in between. I appreciated that as an employee, to feel that my company promoted family time as opposed to overtime.

As a subject matter expert in electrical and mechanical construction at Aera, I led project teams through the scope phase contract, specifications, construction delivery, close-out and turnover phase to safely execute projects collaboratively on schedule and under budget.

Attend production meeting and plan of the day meeting set schedule for Appendix A jobs critical jobs that need safety oversight. Look at all capital jobs ongoing, visit all rig crews for JSA and and hot work permits.Oversee all construction crews development work and field improvement ensure Aera guidelines and procedures are followed and OSHA standards adhered too.Report to HSE Lead at the end of day to go over field work conditions.

My husband and I are looking to relocate out of California. Is the only reason I am looking for employment else where.

Having a supportive manager who is also an impressive leader and mentor. Working with a department filled with positive, dedicated people. 

Flexible work hours. The 9/80 schedule makes such a difference, and is really appreciated.

Hardest part? Putting up with people who cause drama or don't carry their work load.

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