Lease Operator (Midland, TX)

ExxonMobil • Midland, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position where the successful candidate will be enrolled in a 12-week classroom and field training program. The role involves learning to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment, perform routine maintenance, detect leaks, utilize SCADA equipment, and assist with minor repairs. The Lease Operator will also learn to record production data, manage paperwork, and advise on water hauling. The position is based in Midland, TX, and is part of ExxonMobil's efforts in the Permian Basin, a significant oil and gas producing region.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Entry level position. No experience necessary.
• A current valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Able to read and write in order to read pressure gauges and complete paperwork.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong adaptability skills
• Eager to learn
• Basic understanding of how to operate hand tools such as grease guns and wrenches, to lubricate or tighten equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Related oil and gas experience.
• Familiarity with mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Lease Operators with operating and inspecting pumping and wellhead equipment.
• Learn to operate and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment.
• Learn basic operation and proper maintenance of gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tanks, and other on-site wellhead equipment and compressors.
• Assist with routine maintenance of production equipment, learning to check wellhead compressors.
• Learn to detect oil, water or gas leaks, and broken seals.
• Learn proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Utilize SCADA equipment for well surveillance to optimize production and prevent spills.
• Assist in minor repairs of production equipment.
• Learn to read and record daily numbers from various lease oil and gas measurement equipment.
• Ensure tank thief hatches are securely closed.
• Learn to enter daily production readings, well test readings, downtime and run tickets into current electronic systems.
• Learn to advise water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
• Learn to complete all required paperwork, reports, and to run required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, to include special projects.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED