Lead Lease Operator
About The Position
The Lead Lease Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of oil and gas production facilities within the WTX Asset, while providing daily field leadership and technical support to assigned lease operators. Based out of the Garden City, Texas office, the position performs lease operator duties, coordinates field priorities with the Foreman or Supervisor, trains employees and contract operators, and supports production optimization, accurate reporting, and compliance with company, regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. The role provides day-to-day work guidance and communicates training, performance, and staffing concerns to the Foreman or Supervisor, who retains responsibility for formal personnel decisions.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to business ethics, HSE&R, and safe work practices.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage competing priorities.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, leadership, and support teams.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and respond to operational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Oil and gas production operations experience.
- Experience with P2 Field Operator.
- Experience with SCADA systems.
- Experience operating and troubleshooting artificial lift systems such as gas lift and plunger lift.
Responsibilities
- Commit to HSE&R in all activities, model safe work practices, and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist or are suspected.
- Perform routine operational checks of assigned wells, production equipment, and facilities; monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and production.
- Coordinate daily work priorities, route coverage, and operational handoffs with the Foreman or Supervisor; communicate assignments and follow up on completion.
- Train and mentor newly assigned employees and contract lease operators on equipment, routes, operating procedures, production reporting, and safe work practices; verify understanding and communicate training progress and gaps.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment and artificial lift systems, including gas lift and plunger lift; escalate issues beyond the team’s capabilities or authority.
- Collect, record, and submit accurate daily production data, including gas and liquid volumes, well pressures, equipment status, and chemical usage; review assigned operators’ reports for completeness and follow up on discrepancies.
- Conduct production tests, equipment inspections, and minor repairs as required; witness gauging, testing, and measurement activities to support accurate production records and run tickets.
- Use SCADA and P2 Field Operator systems to monitor operations, identify abnormal conditions, and support timely field response.
- Communicate equipment failures, downtime, safety concerns, and production variances promptly; provide clear status updates and track assigned follow-up actions.
- Coordinate maintenance and field service needs with the Foreman or Supervisor and support Operations Engineering, maintenance, I&E, automation, and HSE personnel as needed.
- Support regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance; reinforce required work procedures, equipment isolation, hazard identification, and incident reporting.
- Coordinate assigned field service activities within approved scope and authority; represent the company during delivery and receipt of materials, equipment, and services.
- Model respectful communication and accountability; provide practical coaching and promptly elevate unresolved performance, conduct, or work-schedule concerns to the Foreman or Supervisor.
- Respond to emergencies and significant operational events as required and communicate operating conditions during shift changes or route coverage transitions.
- Maintain company vehicles, computers, and field-testing equipment; support lease and facility housekeeping, vegetation control, painting, and road maintenance.
- Maintain positive working relationships with surface owners, contractors, regulatory representatives, and internal support teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
