Lease Operator I
About The Position
This is a Safety-Sensitive position that requires regular operation of company vehicles. The company is a fast-paced and growth-oriented organization that uses its experience from decades of exploration in America’s top producing basins. The company focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing high-return, low-cost projects, and pursuing assets with production history and development opportunity. The culture is flat and collaborative, where everyone's ideas are heard and encouraged. The Lease Operator I will train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days and will be evaluated after 90 days for competency and readiness in Foundational Skills, Training, and Basic Field Operations.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations
- Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to climb ladders and stairwells up to 15 feet in height
- Ability to work effectively in both hot and cold weather conditions
- Train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days
- Evaluated after 90 days for LO I competency and readiness
- Foundational Skills, Training, and Basic Field Operations
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties in a safety-sensitive role, adhering to all company safety policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
- Safely operate company vehicles while traveling to and from lease sites
- Conduct daily well checks and monitor production on assigned leases
- Accurately gauge tanks and perform color cuts
- Understand directional flow, pressures, tank levels, and verify production data against system inputs (eVIN/Field Ops, Ignition/zdSCADA)
- Perform basic maintenance and field tasks, including: Changing stuffing box rubbers, Pulling and inspecting plungers, Adjusting, monitoring, and reporting chemical rates, Repairing and kitting basic equipment
- Maintain clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant lease sites
- Operate basic artificial lift methods, including pumping units, gas lift, ESPs, PAGL, and flowing wells
- Perform data entry and utilize production systems (eVIN, Ignition)
- Maintain a basic understanding of oilfield equipment and terminology
- Maintain company-issued tools, phone, computer, and vehicle
- Demonstrate integrity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
