Lease Operator

Gulfport • St. Clairsville, OH

1d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Lease Operator is responsible for performing duties related to the daily operations and maintenance of assigned wells and production facilities safely and according to Company policy.

Requirements

• Ability to serve as a technical resource to supervisor for coordination of work with external contractor compressor companies
• Ability to use the Internet, and operate iPhones, iPads, and laptop computers
• Ability to make minor repairs to control valves and pilots
• Knowledgeable in trouble shooting mechanical problems on equipment and ensure that the problem is solved
• Ability to act as the initial point of contact for other lease operators on mechanical troubleshooting
• Ability to create and manage project lists for each lease as needed
• Proficient in the start-up and operation of each lease and its associated surface equipment
• Knowledge and skills to operate artificial lift equipment, such as downhole pumps, programmable controllers, and pumping units
• Ability to work rotational schedule that may require duties be performed any time of the day or on the weekends, holidays, etc.
• Ability to effectively transfer mechanical knowledge to other employees
• Ability to do simple math calculations (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication)
• Ability to work over overtime and outside of normal operating hours as needed
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with members of small and large teams
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude with good working knowledge of all oil and gas surface production equipment and well automation
• Strong background with compressor operations
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to climb vessel ladders and work at heights up to 25 feet
• Must be able to walk, stand, and otherwise navigate uneven rural terrain
• This position requires walking or standing for extended periods in all types of terrain and working in environments of extreme temperatures (heat, cold, dust, etc.)
• Must be able to manually open and close valves and other equipment
• Must be able to use pipe wrenches and other applicable oilfield related tools
• Exposure to loud noise, occupational hazards, or outdoor elements
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways as associated with oilfield environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands along with fingers, to type, squeeze, handle or feel materials
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, 75-100 lbs. on an occasional basis
• The individual in this position is required to maintain an active and valid driver’s license in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements.
• This position also involves the operation of a company vehicle for work‑related travel and field operations; therefore, the individual must meet all company‑established driving eligibility standards, maintain a driving record that satisfies insurer and company requirements, and adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of assigned oil and gas leases
• Gauges and reports daily production of oil and water in storage tanks
• Reads gas meters, calculates, and reports daily produced gas volumes
• Monitors daily plunger runs on all plunger wells
• Inspects plungers, and performs gauge ring tests on a monthly basis on all plunger lift wells
• Reads, records, and reports tubing and casing pressures and choke sizes on assigned wells
• Inspects pipelines, valves, and flanges to detect malfunctions or leaks and makes repairs
• Operates natural gas compressors, refrigeration plants, JT plants, dehydrators, generators
• Performs daily readings and reporting on assigned compressors and chemical pumps
• Reports lease deficiencies and other problems to the supervisor
• Oversees the operation of artificial lift equipment, such as downhole pumps, plunger-lift, and pumping units
• Maintain production rates according to targets
• Minimize downtime and control LOE (Lease Operating Expenses)
• Inspects each location visited and repairs or makes recommendations to management for the repair
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED