Lease Operator

DanosCarlsbad, NM
Onsite

About The Position

As a Lease Operator, you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining oil and gas production and injection wells on a rotational schedule. You will ensure peak efficiency and reliability of production equipment and support Health, Environment, and Safety processes. The role requires extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, strong technical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A successful candidate must have a deep understanding of oil and gas and be capable of troubleshooting various production systems. Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of Lease Operatoring experience required.
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.
  • Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
  • Walking, bending, stopping is required.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
  • Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

  • Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection, and water disposal.
  • Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others).
  • Job is to be performed by employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, optimize, and maintain oil and gas production and injection wells.
  • Ensure peak efficiency and reliability of production equipment.
  • Support Health, Environment, and Safety processes.
  • Perform daily monitoring of multiple well sites by vehicle.
  • Test, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment and mechanical problems.
  • Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and regulatory agencies.
  • Perform general housekeeping and field maintenance.

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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

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