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Job TitleLease Operator ICompensation$37/hrLocationCarlsbad,
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Job Title
Lease Operator I
Compensation
$37/hr
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Schedule
8/6 rotation
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from start date
Scope
The Lease Operator I monitors and supports oil and gas production operations, including well performance, production facilities, and lease equipment. The position focuses on safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and production optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Operator I
Compensation
$37/hr
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Schedule
8/6 rotation
Target Start Date
ASAP
Tentative End Date
One year from start date
Scope
The Lease Operator I monitors and supports oil and gas production operations, including well performance, production facilities, and lease equipment. The position focuses on safe operations, routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and production optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily well performance and production rates.
- Optimize production and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Inspect tanks, separators, treaters, and other production equipment.
- Operate and monitor production facilities and lease equipment.
- Troubleshoot well and facility issues.
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Collect production data and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate repairs with maintenance, operations, and service providers.
- Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.
- Support production targets while maintaining safe operations.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- 1–5+ years of oilfield production operations experience preferred.
- Experience with wellsite production equipment, compression, separation, and fluid handling.
- Knowledge of artificial lift systems, including rod pumps, ESPs, gas lift, and plunger lift, is beneficial.
- Ability to operate and monitor production facilities and lease equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot well and facility issues.
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, facility drawings, and operating procedures.
- Basic computer skills for reporting and production tracking systems.
- Strong commitment to HSE policies and procedures.
- Conduct JSAs, SWCs, and risk assessments before work.
- Participate in safety observations and reporting.
- Understand lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work systems, and emergency response procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
- Ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and production equipment.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, call-outs, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Effective communication skills and attention to detail.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to make sound operational decisions.
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Carlsbad, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $76,960 a year
- 13% above the $68,120 median for Other jobs on Jobera (125,697 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 28, 2026
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