Lease Operator

GulfportSt. 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
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