Lease Operator I

Expand Energy•Tunkhannock, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is responsible for optimizing production from assigned wells under general supervision of a supervisor or more experienced pumper. The Lease Operator uses basic skills to complete routine tasks to maximize well production. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Sayre Field Office at 14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840. The role involves routine well-site checks, monitoring production equipment, managing and recording fluid production, inspecting and maintaining lease sites and equipment, troubleshooting production issues with relevant personnel, and completing required reports. The operator also provides relief pumping when needed, maintains a company-provided vehicle, follows environmental, health, and safety guidelines, and completes training as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and related work experience, or an equivalent substitution of 4–6 years of related work experience.
Ability to possess a valid driver's license.
Basic understanding of gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly.
Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements and practices.
Basic knowledge of analyzing and solving mechanical problems.
Ability to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment.
Ability to check wells daily and drive to and from wells.
Must reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Sayre Field Office in Sayre, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Make routine checks on all well sites according to schedule.
Monitor production equipment, compressors, wellheads, dehydrators, and meters.
Manage daily fluid production; gauge and record oil and water tanks and record seal records.
Participate in periodic well review meetings with the foreman, technicians, and production engineer.
Analyze production-related problems and work with the foreman, technicians, production engineer, and other relevant personnel to troubleshoot.
Submit daily data and turn in all reports and tickets on time.
Inspect lease sites, ensure they are clean and maintained, and check for spills and fluid leaks.
Routinely inspect pumping units, compressors, and other equipment and ensure they are well maintained.
Provide relief pumping when needed.
Communicate regularly with the production foreman and relief pumper.
Ensure the company-provided vehicle is well maintained and clean.
Perform light maintenance on equipment.
Perform duties in accordance with Expand's Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.
Complete Lease Operator training as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.