Lease Operator

Crescent Energy • Monahans, TX

18h

About The Position

The Lease Operator monitors and reports production and other pertinent well information and maintains production equipment. The role performs routine and complex operations using tools and equipment appropriate for the energy industry, applying a general understanding of technical concepts, practices, procedures, industry standards, and government regulations related to oil and gas.

The position is responsible for the secure and environmentally safe operation of assigned wells, equipment, and leases. The operator should be self-motivated, ethical, able to work with minimal supervision, dependable in attendance, and flexible and cooperative in the workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of safe oil and gas production operations.
• Experience using computers and inputting data.
• Interest in learning engineering principles and understanding subsurface and surface equipment and operations.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Good mechanical aptitude and writing skills.
• Good safety and driving record.
• Dependability and ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle.
• Self-motivation, strong ethics, ability to work with minimal supervision, reliable attendance, and flexible, cooperative behavior.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of lease operator experience or related experience is preferred.
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gauge production on assigned wells and enter gauge readings, downtime, and other pertinent well information into the production system.
• Perform lease maintenance, including minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments, trimming weeds, cleaning up trash, greasing pumping units, and servicing lease equipment.
• Identify problems and recommend courses of action to the supervisor to minimize costs and maximize production.
• Assist with witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems daily.
• Assist with pump and compressor maintenance, including oil changes, obtaining oil samples for analysis, tests, and repairs.
• Attend and participate in daily production meetings, monthly safety meetings, and quarterly well reviews.
• Use SCADA to monitor and evaluate well performance and facility status, and respond to SCADA alarms when required.
• Perform work to ensure the secure and environmentally safe operation of assigned wells, equipment, and leases.
• Perform other tasks required by the supervisor that are unique to the assigned geographic area.

What This Job Offers

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