Lease Operator

Devon Energy•Carlsbad, NM

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. Primary Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico 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.
Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi is demonstrated.
Strong understanding of the importance of safety and regulatory compliance (especially around emissions and spills).

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conducts operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities.
Submits daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
Executes production tests.
Monitors minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs).
Ensures the maintenance of company equipment.
Reviews operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable.
Coordinates with Optimization Operators, and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities.
Maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance.
Assists in moderately complex oversight operational tasks at lease sites, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization.
Performs minor repairs and ensures general upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash) and maintenance of an organized work environment at lease sites.
Performs regular monitoring of control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper equipment functioning.
Leads the setup and installation of new equipment as required.
Maintains positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners.
Provides field-wide contact with all personnel in the event of an emergency or other significant occurrences.
Represents the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment.
Actively participates in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations.
Reports incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors.
Participates in incident investigations.
Develops an understanding of operational issues at lease sites.
Collaborates with maintenance teams to implement timely and effective solutions.
Ensures SOPs are followed.
Recognizes, analyzes, and resolves complex problems at lease sites, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety.