Lease Operator II

RWDY•Carthage, TX

2d•$40

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of wells, processing units, and related facilities. Strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation operations, along with utilities and overall field operations. This role supports a large project including new facility startup, use of operating procedures, permitting systems, and training. Candidates with startup and commissioning experience are highly preferred.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; technical or trade certification preferred
Prior Lease Operator / Production Technician experience required
Strong understanding of oil & gas production operations and surface equipment
Ability to read and interpret process data and schematics
Experience with permitting systems (PTW) and gas testing
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable working rotating schedules and on-call as needed
Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and climbing ladders
Able to use SCBA and field safety equipment
Strong computer skills for reporting and monitoring

Nice To Haves

Production Technician background strongly preferred
Must understand well flow dynamics
Experience with chokes, DEHI systems, and compression operations preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain personal and team safety while enforcing all safety policies
Serve as primary operations contact for assigned facilities
Understand process flow, basic chemistry, and system line-ups
Monitor and inspect equipment using sight, sound, smell, and touch
Issue Safe Work Permits and perform gas testing for maintenance activities
Perform routine production monitoring (gauging tanks, reading meters, sampling, DP checks, chemical rates)
Identify and respond to leaks, freezing, overheating, or abnormal conditions
Adjust operating parameters (pressure, temperature, flow) to maintain production targets
Maintain accurate gauge sheets and production records
Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling
Perform basic maintenance (filters, lube oil, packing, steam traps, etc.)
Communicate regularly with Production Foreman on conditions and changes
Conduct equipment winterization/summerization
Use handheld and computer-based monitoring tools
Inspect and maintain safety equipment (fire extinguishers, SCBA, etc.)
Support environmental compliance and minimize emissions/spills
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives