Lease Operator

Danos, LLC•Runge, TX

About The Position

The Lease Operator monitors, optimizes, and maintains oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. The role is responsible for production equipment reliability and efficiency, collecting and storing operating data, and supporting health, environmental, and safety processes. The position requires oil and gas industry experience, technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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.
Must meet conditional job-offer requirements, including background, drug, motor vehicle record (MVR), agility, and fit-for-duty checks.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping.
Must be able 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, equipment reliability and efficiency, and data acquisition and storage.
Support health, environmental, and safety processes by following applicable regulations, policies, and safe operating practices and performing duties in an environmentally conscious manner.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain oil and gas production equipment.
Perform operational duties involving plunger lift wells, process equipment, compression, dehydration, and related systems.
Optimize artificial lift systems.
Test wells and acquire fluid-level information.
Maintain records and enter data.
Monitor computer control systems.
Test safety devices.
Operate and monitor SCADA.
Partner with employees and contractors to help ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
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 on a routine basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.