Lease Operator

Devon Energy•Gillette, WY

39d

About The Position

As a Lease Operator, the focus remains on prioritizing safety and compliance in all activities. The operator conducts operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities, ensuring the submission of daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities. The role involves executing production tests, monitoring minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs), and ensuring the maintenance of company equipment. The operator reviews operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable and coordinates with Optimization Operators, and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities. Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi is demonstrated. The operator maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance and assists in moderately complex oversight operational tasks at lease sites, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization.

Requirements

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required.
3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Site Management, Equipment Maintenance, and Pipeline Operations or a related field.
Industry experience is preferred.
Oral & Written Communication
Results Oriented
Active Learning
Digital Literacy
Business Acumen
Data Collection and Reporting
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
SCADA Systems
Remote Monitoring
Wellhead Operation
Production Monitoring

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conducting operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities.
Ensuring the submission of daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
Executing production tests.
Performing minor repairs.
Ensuring general upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash) and maintenance of an organized work environment at lease sites.
Performing regular monitoring of control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper equipment functioning.
Leading the setup and installation of new equipment as required.
Maintaining positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners.
Providing field-wide contact with all personnel in the event of an emergency or other significant occurrences.
Ensuring the maintenance of all company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment.
Representing the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment.
Maintaining regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in conjunction with and through close coordination with the Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
Actively participating in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations.
Reporting incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors.
Participating in incident investigations.
Reviewing operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable.
Developing an understanding of operational issues at lease sites.
Collaborating with maintenance teams to implement timely and effective solutions.
Demonstrating proficiency in ProdView, Eagle app, Cygnet, and Pi.
Ensuring SOPs are followed.
Prioritizing projects.
Demonstrating a strong understanding of the importance of safety and regulatory compliance (especially around emissions and spills).
Making recommendations for the optimization of lease site operations.
Recognizing, analyzing, and resolving complex problems at lease sites, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Contributing to operational efficiency and safety.