Lease Operator

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation•Deerfield Township, OH

About The Position

This is an entry-level Lease Operator or Lease Operator-in-training position. Working under general supervision of a supervisor or Lease Operator Lead, the role monitors, maintains, and reports on wells and sites along an assigned route. Most problems require consultation with a supervisor to resolve. The position focuses on routine well-site checks, production equipment monitoring and light maintenance, site cleanliness, fluid production management, accurate reporting, troubleshooting, and safe, cost-effective production optimization. The role participates in an on-call rotation that includes some nights and weekends and may respond to after-hours emergencies. The employer may change or assign other duties. The role requires frequent outdoor work in varying environmental and well-site conditions. Physical demands include moving between locations, remaining stationary for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, squatting, occasionally climbing or descending ladders or uneven terrain, working at heights, operating a 4X4 vehicle, repetitive movement and use of the hands and fingers, lifting or carrying 116 pounds or more, and frequently pushing and pulling with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs. The position requires the ability to detect and assess driving operations, with corrective lenses if needed, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures and regulations.
Valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record.
Strong communication skills and 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 hat, safety glasses, respirator, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the location and work performed.
Ability to move or traverse between job-site locations; remain stationary for extended periods; frequently stoop, kneel, or squat; and occasionally ascend or descend ladders or uneven terrain.
Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations effectively, naturally or with corrective lenses.
Ability to operate a 4X4 vehicle.
Ability to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back, and constantly operate, use, and position hands and fingers.
Ability to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse various heights.
Ability to lift or carry 116 pounds or more and frequently push and pull with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
Ability to work constantly outdoors in varying environmental and well-site conditions, including physically demanding environments.
Eligibility to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

Make routine checks on all well sites according to schedule.
Monitor production equipment, including compressors, pumpjacks, plunger lift, dehydrators, meters, separators, and safety devices; perform light maintenance as necessary to keep equipment maintained and operating safely.
Inspect lease sites to 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 on time with few errors or missing information.
Recognize production-related issues and work with the foreman and relevant personnel to troubleshoot and resolve them.
Communicate regularly with the production foreman about daily plans and issues; participate in periodic well reviews and safety meetings.
Work to optimize production safely and cost-effectively.
Participate in the on-call rotation, including some nights and weekends.
Check for and address spills, fluid leaks, and trip hazards.
Ensure the company-provided vehicle is properly maintained.
Respond to after-hours emergencies when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow traffic laws and company vehicle policies when operating a company or personal vehicle for work.