Lease Operator

About the role

Inspects lease wellhead equipment to maintain the performance; keeps accurate records of production on gas leases; checks oil, gas, and water levels and monitors gauges for correct pressure; and performs maintenance and minor repairs on lease equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operations of wellhead equipment; keeps accurate records of production; troubleshoots and correct issues, gauges tank batteries, maintains pumping units, saltwater pumps, repairs small leaks, and reports production information.
• Operates, tests and inspects pumping and wellhead equipment to ensure proper operation; operates and maintains electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tank, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites.
• Ensures detection of oil, water or gas leaks, broken seals on tank valves, and proper operations of equipment; collects, analyzes and resets malfunctions on automated wells.
• Repairs production equipment such as replacing defective valve seats, replacing elements in filters on compressor skids, minor repairs to stop leaks, etc.
• Replaces gas meter batteries and updates charts.
• Reads and records daily data from lease oil and gas measurement equipment; completes required paperwork (e.g. gauge sheets, compressor and engine logs, and preventative maintenance logs); enters daily production readings and well test readings; runs all required reports and recognizes when well production is declining; and completes time sheets, daily work sheets and logs.
• Ensures tank thief hatches are securely closed; ensures lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Advises water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
• Picks up at yard and transports solvent, grease, oils, valve seats, gloves and other materials required for regular activities at work sites.
• Ensures proper servicing, maintenance, and security for assigned Company vehicle.
• Maintains general lease/well appearances; and maintains leases, wells, and pipeline right-of-way signs and various safety signs.
• Performs other duties as determined and required based on project need.

Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or vocational training preferred.
• Must have at least two - five (2-5) years equipment maintenance and repair experience within an oil and gas production plant/facility.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knock outs, heaters and stock tank, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites.
• In depth understanding of how to test, repair or adjust equipment to retain or recover lost production.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas.
• Working knowledge of computer software used to create and track work orders for mechanical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of lab top, note pad, or other hand held and computer devices.
• Strong ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures in order to identify and ensure timely repairs are made.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring, and resolving escalated issues when necessary.
• Strong knowledge of and adherence to company and OSHA safety guidelines applicable to the work to include maintaining up-to-date safety knowledge.

Licenses/Certifications

Must have a current Texas driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Sit for long periods of time while driving between Company yard and job sites.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift 40–60 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or equipment to exact positions.
• Repeatedly use fingers and hands to handle, install, position, and move materials, and manipulate tools.
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

Working Conditions

Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following:

• Dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants
• Electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards
• Rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools
• High elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces
• Travel locally during the work day between company yard and multiple jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.
• Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends.