Lease Operator

Devon Energy•Pecos, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lease Operator prioritizes safety and compliance while conducting operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities. The role includes submitting daily reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance; executing production tests; monitoring minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs); and maintaining company equipment. The operator reviews recorded operating parameters when SCADA is unavailable and coordinates with Optimization Operators and DSC/PA regarding wells and lease activities. The position is located in Appaloosa/Pecos, Texas. The operator maintains regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in coordination with Operations Engineers, Superintendents, Foremen, and the Environmental Health and Safety Department. The role involves assisting with moderately complex operational oversight at lease sites, prioritizing projects, recommending operational optimizations, and responding to complex problems and emergency or non-emergency situations. Proficiency with ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi is expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Skills in data collection and reporting, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, SCADA systems, remote monitoring, wellhead operation, and production monitoring.
Oral and written communication, results orientation, active learning, digital literacy, and business acumen.
Understanding of safety and regulatory compliance, especially regarding emissions and spills.
Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in E&P operations, particularly lease site management, equipment maintenance, pipeline operations, or a related field.
Industry experience.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities.
Submit daily assessments and reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
Execute production tests and monitor minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs).
Maintain company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment.
Review operating parameters recorded in systems when SCADA is unavailable.
Coordinate with Optimization Operators and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities.
Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance in coordination with relevant operations and EHS personnel.
Maintain positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners.
Provide field-wide contact with personnel during emergencies or other significant occurrences.
Represent the company in the delivery or receipt of materials and equipment.
Participate in training, promptly report incidents, accidents, and near misses, and participate in incident investigations.
Collaborate with maintenance teams to develop and implement timely, effective solutions to operational issues.
Follow SOPs and prioritize projects at lease sites.
Recommend ways to optimize lease site operations.
Recognize, analyze, and resolve complex lease-site problems, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations.