Lease Operator - Natural Gas Pumper

Riverside Operating•Gaylord, MI

87d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Operating, a subsidiary of Riverside Energy Michigan, is seeking a Lease Operator (Natural Gas Pumper) for its operations in Northern Michigan. This is a W2, 40+ hour position offering competitive wages and benefits. The role involves working independently in the field, monitoring and reporting on natural gas production, performing maintenance on production equipment, and ensuring the secure and environmentally safe operation of wells and leases. The position requires physical, outdoor work year-round, regardless of weather conditions, and involves the use of various tools and equipment specific to the energy industry. The company provides a company vehicle, iPhone, basic tool set, and iPad. On-the-job training will be provided, including specialized safety training.

Requirements

Strong ethics and reliable attendance
Self-motivated to consistently maintain facilities and flexible to perform discrete project goals safely and in a timely fashion.
Agreeable to be on call-out rotations; respond to emergency maintenance calls; travel is only within northern Michigan
Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings: background, Motor Vehicle Record (last 7 years), drug, and physical; able to pass ongoing drug screenings (post incident, randoms, and probable cause)
Valid chauffeur driver license (can obtain post offer)
Technology and computer skills; ability to be proficient in using Microsoft Outlook; ability to utilize iPhone or iPad apps
Manual and finger dexterity; hand/grip strength; depth perception
Ability to perform the job safely according to all company, local, state and federal regulations and requirements as applicable.

Nice To Haves

1+ years oil/gas industry experience

Responsibilities

Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases
Gauge production on assigned wells and report gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information (2x/day)
Note problems and/or recommend course of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production
Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; grease equipment, service lease equipment, etc.
Conduct other task as required or which are unique to the assigned geographic area - for instance, snow removal, weed whipping, driving a snow mobile or ATV, operating various types of equipment required to perform duties
Use hand tools, shovels, rakes, pipe cutters, cutting torch, pipe threader, winch and other oilfield equipment as applicable.
Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production
Assist with down hole 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
Responsibly drive company issued vehicle, approximately 150 miles per day.
Participate in on-the-job training (well operation, maintenance work, operating procedures) plus Riverside's monthly specialized safety training; CPR, Chemical, H2S, Confined Space, Defensive Driving, etc.

Benefits

Company vehicle (paid for gas, repairs and maintenance)
Company iPhone
Basic tool set
Company iPad
Hourly Rate: $18 to $27 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill set
Employer paid: Retirement matching
Employer paid: Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid: Insurances: Life ($25k), AD&D, Short Term Disability
Employer paid: Holiday/Sick/Vacation/Bereavement/Jury paid leave
Employee paid (voluntary): 401k/Roth
Employee paid (voluntary): Insurances: Medical (3 plans – Employer pays 65% to 100% of monthly premium)
Employee paid (voluntary): Dental (2 plans)
Employee paid (voluntary): Vision
Employee paid (voluntary): Life (term and whole)
Employee paid (voluntary): AD&D
Employee paid (voluntary): Long Term Disability
Employee paid (voluntary): Critical Illness
Employee paid (voluntary): Spending Accounts FSA, HSA, DC FSA
Employee paid (voluntary): Legal Shield and/or ID Shield
Potential discretionary bonuses and merit increases (performance based)
Riverside provides safety equipment: goggles / face shields / safety glasses (Riverside pays annual stipend for prescription safety glasses, with discounts at preferred vendors); hard hats; snowmobile helmets; Tyvek suits; respirators; slicker suit; H2S monitors; fall protection / safety harnesses; hearing protection (ear plugs)
Riverside provides: flame resistant clothing (at least 3 shirts and 3 pants)
Riverside pays annual stipend for safety toed boots
Riverside pays annual stipend for prescription safety glasses