Lease Operator 1 - 3 (Range)

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Lead Operator, the Lease Operator 1 performs basic operational duties to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible production operations. This role is responsible for conducting daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities, ensuring safety devices are functional, monitoring well performance trends, and assisting with optimization efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain lease equipment and production facilities in an efficient and environmentally sound manner
• Perform basic operating tasks including tank gauging, operating three-phase separators, line heaters, valves, maintaining tank seals and seal records
• Accurately enter daily production data into ProdView
• Complete facility and compressor inspections
• Maintain positive, respectful working relationships across all teams
• Support a work environment aligned with the company’s Purpose, Vision, and Core Values

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental and company objectives

Qualifications

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Safely operate production and compression facilities, and be able to pig pipeline laterals as required
• Demonstrated safe work behaviors and practices
• Basic computer proficiency with various software programs
• Maneuver heavy objects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Read, write, and follow directions clearly
• Safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions in rural and open-range environments during all seasons of the year
• Understanding of safe operation of high-pressure and high-temperature equipment
• Willingness to work under supervision
• Must be clean-shaven and able to wear a full-face respirator
• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• A High School Diploma or GED
• PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Previous experience in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production
• PREFERRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2 years’ experience in Oil and Gas Production and Optimization