Lease Operator

Devon Energy•Carlsbad, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lease Operator is responsible for safe and compliant operations at assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities. The role includes assessing operations and submitting daily reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities; executing production tests; monitoring minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs); and maintaining company equipment. The operator reviews recorded operating parameters when SCADA is unavailable and coordinates with Optimization Operators and DSC/PA regarding wells and lease activities. The position is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The operator maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in coordination with Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the Environmental Health and Safety Department. The role also involves maintaining relationships with government representatives, contractors, and surface owners; serving as a field-wide contact during emergencies or significant events; representing the company in the delivery and receipt of materials and equipment; and participating in training and incident investigations. The operator follows SOPs, identifies and resolves operational problems, takes corrective action in emergencies and non-emergencies, prioritizes projects, and recommends ways to optimize lease site operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of relevant experience. Industry experience is preferred. OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in areas such as lease site management, equipment maintenance, pipeline operations, E&P operations, or a related field.
Skills in data collection and reporting, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, SCADA systems, remote monitoring, wellhead operation, and production monitoring.
Competencies in oral and written communication, results orientation, active learning, digital literacy, and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.

Responsibilities

Assess the operations of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities.
Submit daily reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
Execute production tests and monitor minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs).
Ensure company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment, is maintained.
Review operating parameters recorded in systems when SCADA is unavailable.
Coordinate with Optimization Operators and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities.
Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in coordination with relevant operations and EHS personnel.
Maintain positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners.
Provide field-wide contact with personnel in emergencies or other significant occurrences.
Represent the company in the delivery and receipt of materials and equipment.
Participate in training programs, promptly report incidents, accidents, and near misses, and participate in incident investigations.
Follow SOPs and collaborate with maintenance teams to resolve lease-site operational issues.
Prioritize projects, take corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, and recommend operational optimizations.
Use ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi to support lease-site operations.