Lease Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The Lease Operator position is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating, and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.

• Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected
• Types of well include flowing, ESP, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), 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)
• Gauge production on assigned wells and report gauge readings, downtime, and other pertinent well information using production reporting software
• Install bull plugs, operate valves, repack stuffing box, execute Managing Safe Work permits, manage production paperwork and work with Prod Spec Operations on competency development and testing
• Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties
• Work will require standing, stooping, walking, climbing tank stairs, carrying instruments weighing up to 80 pounds
• 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
• General housekeeping and field maintenance
• Multiple training opportunities will be available throughout the year
• Technical Skills related to math and analytical thinking
• Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms
• High School Grad or GED equivalent