Lease Operator

Danos•Runge, TX

About The Position

As a Lease Operator, you will monitor, optimize, and maintain oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure production equipment operates reliably and efficiently and support Health, Environment, and Safety processes. The role requires oil and gas industry experience, technical skills, independent judgment, collaboration, and the ability to troubleshoot production systems. The position involves work associated with oil and gas producing operations, including plunger lift wells, process equipment, compression, and dehydration. It also includes routine driving and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Lease Operator experience.
In-depth understanding of upstream facilities, including separation, pumping, gathering, tankage, LACT sales, metering, and compression.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid U.S. driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet conditional job offer requirements, including background, drug, MVR, agility, and fit-for-duty checks.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and walk, bend, and stoop.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and respond to visual and audible alarms.
Understanding of the importance of environmental and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

College degree or technical training.

Responsibilities

Monitor and optimize production and injection wells, including process variables; ensure production equipment operates at peak reliability and efficiency; acquire and store data.
Support health, environment, and safety processes by performing daily activities in accordance with applicable regulations and policies, working in an environmentally conscious manner, and following safe operating practices.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain oil and gas production equipment.
Perform duties associated with producing operations, including work involving plunger lift wells, process equipment, compression, and dehydration.
Optimize artificial lift systems.
Test wells and acquire fluid-level information.
Maintain records and input data.
Monitor computer control systems and operate and monitor SCADA.
Test safety devices.
Partner with employees and contractors to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning and prioritization.
Ensure work adheres to customer operational excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive routinely.
Perform other duties as assigned.