Lease Operator

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation•Jackson Center, PA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lease Operator is an entry-level or training position responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and reporting on wells and sites along an assigned route. The role works under the general supervision of a supervisor or Lease Operator Lead, and most problems require consultation with a supervisor. The operator makes scheduled site checks, monitors production equipment, performs light maintenance, keeps sites clean, manages and records fluid production, and submits required data and reports. The position also involves troubleshooting production issues, communicating with the production foreman, participating in well reviews and safety meetings, and optimizing production safely and cost-effectively. The role participates in an on-call rotation that includes some nights and weekends and may require responding to after-hours emergencies. Work is performed outdoors in varying environmental conditions and physically demanding well-site environments. The position requires operating a 4x4 or company vehicle, maintaining it appropriately, and following traffic laws and company vehicle policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of and commitment to safety procedures and regulations.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately to the circumstances.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, and steel-toed shoes, as applicable.
Ability to move or traverse between locations on a job site, remain stationary for extended periods, frequently stoop, kneel, or squat, and occasionally ascend or descend ladders or uneven terrain.
Ability to effectively detect and assess driving operations, naturally or with corrective lenses.
Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle.
Ability to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back, and constantly operate and position hands and fingers.
Ability to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse various heights.
Ability to lift or carry 116 pounds or more.
Ability to frequently push and pull with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
Ability to work constantly outdoors in varying environmental conditions and physically demanding well-site environments.
Must be eligible to be insured under the company's vehicle insurance policy.
Must follow traffic laws and company vehicle policies when using a company or personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

Make routine checks on all well sites according to schedule.
Monitor production equipment, including compressors, pumpjacks, plunger lift, dehydrators, meters, separators, and safety devices; perform light maintenance as needed.
Inspect lease sites to ensure they are clean and free of debris and overgrown vegetation.
Manage daily fluid production and gauge and record oil and water tank levels.
Gather daily, monthly, and quarterly data and submit required reports and tickets in a timely manner.
Recognize production-related issues and work with the foreman and other relevant personnel to troubleshoot and resolve them.
Communicate regularly with the production foreman about daily plans and issues; participate in periodic well reviews and safety meetings.
Work to optimize production in a safe, cost-effective manner.
Participate in an on-call rotation that includes some nights and weekends.
Check for and address spills, fluid leaks, and trip hazards.
Ensure the company-provided vehicle is properly maintained.
Respond to after-hours emergencies when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.