Lease Operator

The position of Lease Operator is responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.  

• →Non-scheduled callouts outside normal business hours can be expected. 

• →Types of wells include flowing, beam pump (with electronic pump-off controller), plunger lift, water injection and water disposal. 

• →Types of facilities include production tank batteries, flowlines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, water injection plants, natural gas compression, cathodic protection and metering devices (electronic gas measurement and others). 

• →Job is to be performed employing safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties. 

• →Daily monitoring of multiple well sites by vehicle. 

• →Test, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment and mechanical problems. 

• →Perform mandatory paperwork required by customer and regulatory agencies. 

• →General housekeeping and field maintenance. 

• Computer knowledge: proficient with MS Windows environment. 

• Strong initiative and self-starter.  

• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.  

• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritizing. 

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills in a team environment. 

• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills. 

• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies.  

• Understanding of business fundamentals.  

• Ability to implement cost effective solutions.  

• Technical skills related to math and analytical thinking. 

• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices. 

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. 

• Walking, bending, stooping is required. 

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. 

• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. 
• Must meet all job requirment for the position.