Lease Operator (I, II, III or Sr)

Williams

About The Position

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. As a Lease Operator you’ll be responsible for the daily maintenance of a designated route or group of oil and gas wells. In addition, you’ll develop and demonstrate essential operating skills through ongoing training and by working with multi-well pads, compressors, and various artificial lift methods. Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Demonstrates proficiency and ability to adopt technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
Must be willing to: Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Use hand tools
Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as required
May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
Lease Operator I: minimum six (6) months of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
Lease Operator II: minimum two (2) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
Lease Operator III: minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
Lease Operator Sr: minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role

Nice To Haves

Associates or two-year technical degree

Responsibilities

Conducts production tests and perform routine repairs
Completes operational checks of assigned wells/equipment and identify and report changes in individual well performance
Performs minor maintenance of equipment
Gauges tanks and prepare for sale and manage fluid inventory on production facilities
Lights gas-fired vessels/emission control devices
Conducts environmental and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) audits to assess field operations, buildings, facilities, tools, and equipment
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Wellness Program with annual rewards
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes