Lease Operator I (Pumper)

Main Functions

• Safely operate and monitor wells, production facilities, and associated equipment.
• Support oil, gas, and water separation operations.
• Maintain accurate production records and gauge sheets.
• Coordinate oil sales and saltwater hauling activities.
• Support safe work permitting and gas testing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and operational procedures.
• Maintain personal safety and promote the safety of co-workers.
• Understand process flow, production chemistry, facility lineups, and isolation points.
• Review computer-generated schematics and production data to optimize operations.
• Inspect equipment and work areas using visual, auditory, and physical observations.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and identify process safety risks.
• Perform gas testing to support maintenance activities.
• Gauge tanks, read meters, collect product samples, and record production data.
• Monitor chemical injection rates, differential pressures, temperatures, flow rates, levels, and vibration.
• Identify leaks, freezing conditions, overheating, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain production specifications.
• Maintain company vehicles in safe operating condition.
• Communicate process changes and equipment concerns to the Production Foreman.
• Perform winterization and seasonal equipment preparation activities.
• Utilize handheld monitors and computer-based monitoring systems.
• Inspect safety equipment, including safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and SCBA equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Minimize environmental impacts, including flaring emissions and spill prevention.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in oil and gas production operations or a closely related position.
• Ability to work a 7/7 rotating schedule.
• Ability to respond to callouts as required.
• Experience operating and maintaining oil and gas surface equipment.
• Strong computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and climb ladders and stairways.
• Ability to wear and utilize SCBA and other required safety equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Trade school certificate or related technical training.
• Experience with oil, gas, and water separation facilities.
• Experience with facility startups and commissioning activities.
• Safe Work Permit and gas testing experience.
• Familiarity with electronic production monitoring systems and handheld test equipment.
• Knowledge of production chemistry and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Upstream lease operator or field operator experience.
• Hands-on experience with oil, gas, and water separation equipment.
• Tank gauging, meter reading, chemical injection, and production reporting experience.
• Safe Work Permit and gas testing experience.
• Basic mechanical maintenance capabilities.
• Experience with SCADA or electronic field monitoring systems.
• Ability to work a 7/7 rotational schedule and support callouts.
• Local presence in or near Monahans, TX.
• New facility startup experience is highly desirable.
• Strong safety mindset and environmental awareness.
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• Operator experience preferred over service company-only backgrounds.
• Agency-supplied ½-ton truck provided.
• In-person interviews preferred; Zoom interviews available as needed.
• Focus on local candidates or those willing to relocate at their own expense.