SWD Lease Operator I

This position is responsible for oil and gas saltwater disposal (SWD) operations, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations, and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Gauge production on assigned SWD facilities and report gauge readings, downtime, and other pertinent well information to the field office.
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds and maintain a clean working environment.
• Service lease equipment. Note problems and/or recommend a course of action to the supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production.
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production.
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which the pumper is responsible.
• Provide maintenance and care for the company assigned vehicle.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and nonscheduled callouts.
• Frequent travel to field locations and training sites.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of oilfield experience and 2 years of Lease Operator experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Candidate must be able to meet and maintain the clean driving insurability standard requirements to drive a company vehicle, which means a driving record that is clear of any serious traffic violations within the past three years. (Other driving record requirements may also apply.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic computer skills and to learn company-specific applications.
• Familiar with oilfield terminology and operations.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Diamondback Energy is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.