Lease Operator I or II

Main Functions

• Safely operate and monitor oil, gas, and water production facilities.
• Maintain accurate production and operating records.
• Maintain company vehicle in good operating condition.
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling activities as required.
• Utilize handheld electronic testing equipment and computer monitoring systems.
• Inspect safety equipment including relief valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and breathing apparatus.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Issue Safe Work Permits and assess operational, personnel, and process safety risks.
• Perform gas testing to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Monitor tanks, meters, differential pressures, chemical injection rates, temperatures, pressures, levels, flow rates, and equipment performance.
• Collect product samples and accurately record production data.
• Identify leaks, freezing conditions, overheating issues, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain product specifications and optimize production.
• Communicate operational conditions and equipment concerns with Production Foreman.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute work in accordance with environmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a closely related oil and gas production operations position.
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to respond to call-outs as operational needs dictate.
• Ability to maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair production surface equipment.
• Computer proficiency with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and climb ladders and stairways.
• Ability to wear and utilize Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other safety equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Manager Notes

• Hands-on troubleshooting role with less paperwork during night shift operations.
• Strong troubleshooting capability on surface production equipment is critical.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving alarms is highly preferred.
• SCADA data trending and monitoring experience is desired.
• Must be comfortable working independently during night operations.