Lease Operator

Devon Energy • Wink, TX

6d

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: Wink, Texas 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.
• Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi.
• Strong understanding of the importance of safety and regulatory compliance (especially around emissions and spills).
• Skills in Data Collection and Reporting, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, SCADA Systems, Remote Monitoring, Wellhead Operation, and Production Monitoring
• Competencies in Oral & Written Communication, Results Oriented, Active Learning, Digital Literacy, and Business Acumen

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Submit daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
• Execute production tests.
• Monitor minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs).
• Maintain company equipment.
• Review operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable.
• Coordinate with Optimization Operators, and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities.
• Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Assist in moderately complex oversight operational tasks at lease sites.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Ensure general upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash).
• Maintain an organized work environment at lease sites.
• Perform regular monitoring of control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper equipment functioning.
• Lead the setup and installation of new equipment as required.
• Maintain positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners.
• Provide field-wide contact with all personnel in the event of an emergency or other significant occurrences.
• Maintain all company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment.
• Represent the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment.
• Actively participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations.
• Report incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to implement timely and effective solutions.
• Follow SOPs.
• Prioritize projects.
• Make recommendations for the optimization of lease site operations.
• Recognize, analyze, and resolve complex problems at lease sites.
• Take corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees