Job Description

Overview

The Lease Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of oil and gas wells, production equipment, and processing facilities. This role focuses on oil, gas, and water separation systems, production optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining safe operating conditions. This is a night shift position with a strong focus on oil, gas, and water separation systems, production optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining safe operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain oil and gas wells, separation equipment, and production facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections of wells, tanks, meters, valves, and production equipment.
• Monitor pressures, temperatures, flow rates, tank levels, and chemical injection systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production data using computer systems and maintain accurate production reports and gauge sheets.
• Coordinate oil sales, saltwater hauling, and other field operations.
• Assist with new facility startups, equipment preparation, and operational procedures.
• Issue safe work permits, conduct gas testing, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Perform equipment winterization and seasonal preparation.
• Communicate production changes, equipment concerns, and maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Follow environmental and safety procedures to prevent spills, emissions, and operational hazards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience as a Lease Operator, Production Operator, or in a closely related oil and gas operations role.
• Experience operating and maintaining oil and gas production equipment and separation facilities.
• Knowledge of production monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and basic maintenance procedures.
• Experience with new facility startups is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and record production data and operate computer-based monitoring systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with field operations teams.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and respond to emergency callouts.
• Must be physically capable of lifting over 50 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, and using SCBA and other required safety equipment.
• Must be willing and available to work night shifts, including rotating schedules and emergency callouts as required.
• Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty