About the position
Lease Operator III is responsible for gauging, reporting, maintaining and operating properties on a daily basis, using the skills he/she possesses to maximize production while maintaining the beliefs and core values of Apache Corporation.
Responsibilities
- Gauge production on assigned wells, and report gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information to district office.
- Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; change stuffing boxes, grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc.
- Note problems and/or recommend courses of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production.
- Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; shoot fluid levels as required and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production.
- Assist with downhole pump changes, tubing replacement, etc. on artificially lifted wells; assist with pump and compressor maintenance such as oil changes, obtaining oil sample for analysis, pulling compressor valves, tests and repairs.
- Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which pumper is responsible.
- Conduct other tasks as required by supervisor which are unique to the assigned geographic area.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Must have a general knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations.
- Must have an interest in gaining knowledge of engineering principles and an understanding of subsurface and surface equipment and operations.
- Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations, have good mechanical aptitude, good writing skills and have a good safety and driving record.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PC based computer applications.
