Lease Operator I

Flywheel Energy•Gonzales, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lease Operator I is located in Gonzales, Texas, and reports to the Production Superintendent. The role maintains assigned wells and pipeline systems, reports production and sales data daily, and takes action to optimize production. The operator visits sites daily, monitors meters, gauges, and well pressures, records production information, and collects and submits run tickets. The position also involves inspecting and maintaining well sites, equipment, compressors, jet pumps, pumping units, company vehicles, and other company-owned equipment; troubleshooting production issues; coordinating work with contractors; and responding to environmental concerns. The operator must be able to work with minimal supervision and be available on call 24/7.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Basic computer skills.
Able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Able to be on call 24/7.
Able to lift and carry 50 pounds above the waist.
Able to ascend and descend firewall crossovers and tank battery stairways.
Able to climb and work from a ladder.
Able to use hand tools, such as a hammer and pipe wrench.
Able to work in the extreme elements of South Texas.

Nice To Haves

Industry or related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of gas processing equipment, such as dehydrators, amine plants, bubble towers, gas sampling, and gas compression.
Basic knowledge of artificial lift types, including gas lift, jet pump, and rod pump, and associated downhole equipment.
Willingness to work alone for extended periods and also work with a larger group as needed.

Responsibilities

Visit every site daily.
Read gas meters, oil and water meters, and tank gauges.
Read and record well pressures.
Prepare and enter accurate, timely oil and gas production data.
Collect and enter run tickets and deliver hard copies of tickets to integrators.
Troubleshoot production issues or inconsistencies and report them to the Lead Operator or Production Foreman.
Log and report maintenance, equipment, and well service events.
Inspect and maintain well sites, equipment, and the general location.
Inspect and maintain compressors, jet pumps, and pumping units.
Inspect, maintain, and operate company-owned equipment and vehicles in accordance with company policies.
Maintain professional working relationships with landowners, the community, and business contacts.
Report environmental issues immediately, assist with cleanup, and perform preventive maintenance to avoid or minimize future problems.
Take action to optimize oil and gas production from each well and/or pipeline system.
Coordinate work with contract personnel.