Lease Operator I

MACH RESOURCES LLCFarmington, NM
Onsite

About The Position

This position requires regular operation of company vehicles. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required. Capable of responding quickly and appropriately to potentially hazardous situations. Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds, with sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication abilities. Able to climb ladders and stairwells up to 15 feet in height. Able to work effectively in both hot and cold weather conditions. The Lease Operator I (LO I Trainee) will train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days and after 90 days, will be evaluated for LO I competency and readiness. The Lease Operator I (LO I) will focus on Foundational Skills, Training, and Basic Field Operations.

Requirements

  • Train under a qualified Lease Operator for a minimum of 30 days.
  • After 90 days, evaluated for LO I competency and readiness.
  • 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, and repairing and kitting basic equipment.
  • Maintain clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant lease sites.
  • Basic operation of artificial lift methods: pumping units, gas lifts, ESPs, PAGL, and flowing wells.
  • Use and data entry in production systems (eVIN, Ignition).
  • Basic understanding of oilfield equipment and terminology.
  • Maintain company-issued tools, phone, computer, and vehicle.
  • Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Physically able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Sufficient visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication abilities.
  • Able to climb ladders and stairwells up to 15 feet in height.
  • Able to work effectively in both hot and cold weather conditions.

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, and repairing and kitting basic equipment.
  • Maintain clean, orderly, and environmentally compliant lease sites.
  • Basic operation of artificial lift methods: pumping units, gas lifts, ESPs, PAGL, and flowing wells.
  • Use and data entry in production systems (eVIN, Ignition).
  • Maintain company-issued tools, phone, computer, and vehicle.
  • Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
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