Lease Operator II

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation•Longview, TX

About The Position

The Lease Operator II is viewed as a fully competent Lease Operator and works under moderate supervision to perform routine duties and daily responsibilities. The role monitors, maintains, and reports on wells and sites along an assigned route, using functional and technical skills to address moderately complex problems. The operator makes scheduled site checks, monitors and maintains production equipment, manages fluid production, and collects and submits required production data. The role works with the production foreman and other personnel to troubleshoot production issues and optimize production safely and cost-effectively. It also includes an on-call rotation with some nights and weekends, responding to after-hours emergencies when necessary, and maintaining a company-provided vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures and regulations.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately to the circumstances.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment required by the work location and tasks.
Knowledge of company computer software for electronic measurement data collection, such as Cygnet, FDC, and FlowCal.
Must be eligible for coverage under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
Ability to comply with traffic laws and company vehicle policies when operating a company vehicle or a personal vehicle for company use.

Nice To Haves

Two years of oil field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Make routine checks on well sites according to schedule and monitor production equipment, including compressors, pumpjacks, plunger lifts, dehydrators, meters, separators, and safety devices.
Perform light maintenance and routine inspections of equipment to keep it maintained and operating safely.
Inspect lease sites and ensure they are clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation.
Manage daily fluid production and gauge and record oil and water tank levels.
Gather daily, monthly, and quarterly data and submit required reports and tickets accurately and on time.
Analyze production-related issues and work with the foreman and other personnel to troubleshoot and resolve them.
Communicate regularly with the production foreman about daily plans and issues, and participate in periodic well reviews and safety meetings.
Optimize production in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Participate in an on-call rotation that includes some nights and weekends, and respond to after-hours emergencies when necessary.
Check for and address spills, fluid leaks, and trip hazards.
Ensure the company-provided vehicle is properly maintained.
Read and interpret various types of meter charts.
Assess the route and create daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, recognizing and implementing necessary adjustments.
Troubleshoot multiple types of artificial lift, with some assistance from senior lease operators or the foreman, including differential-controlled or time-based plunger lift systems and electric or gas/gasoline pumping units.
Balance production across a route or field and assess inputs and outputs to identify potential line-loss situations.
Demonstrate competency in operational processes such as returning wells to production, pre-startup checks, and blowdown procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.