Lease Operator

About the role

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Responsibilities

• Put Safety and Compliance first in every aspect of their day as a Devon Lease Operator
• Conduct operational assessments of assigned wells, equipment, and plant facilities, ensuring the submission of daily assessment reports on well production, equipment performance, and maintenance activities
• Execute production tests and monitor minor subsurface well maintenance (non-BOPE jobs)
• Ensure the maintenance of company equipment
• Review operating parameters recorded into systems if SCADA is unavailable and coordinate with Optimization Operators, and DSC/PA concerning wells and lease activities
• Demonstrate proficiency in ProdView, Eagle App, Cygnet, and Pi
• Maintain regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance
• Assist in moderately complex oversight operational tasks at lease sites, prioritizing projects, and making recommendations for optimization
• Perform minor repairs and ensure general upkeep (fences, signs, weeds, trash) and maintenance of an organized work environment at lease sites
• Perform regular monitoring of control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper equipment functioning
• Lead the setup and installation of new equipment as required
• Maintain positive relationships with local, state, and federal representatives, contractors, and surface owners, providing field-wide contact with all personnel in the event of an emergency or other significant occurrences
• Ensure the maintenance of all company equipment, including computers, vehicles, and analysis or test equipment
• Represent the company in the delivery/receipt of materials and equipment
• Actively participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in lease site operations
• Report incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly to supervisors and participate in incident investigations
• Develop an understanding of operational issues at lease sites and collaborate with maintenance teams to implement timely and effective solutions
• Ensure SOPs are followed
• Recognize, analyze, and resolve complex problems at lease sites, taking corrective action in emergency and non-emergency situations, contributing to operational efficiency and safety

Requirements

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education
• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Lease Site Management, Equipment Maintenance, and Pipeline Operations or a related field
• Industry experience is preferred

Skills

• Strong understanding of the importance of safety and regulatory compliance (especially around emissions and spills)
• Proficiency in ProdView, Eagle app, Cygnet, and Pi
• Ability to prioritize projects and make recommendations for optimization of lease site operations
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex problems at lease sites