Lease Operator I

Lease Operator I

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college or technical training a plus
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision
• Technical skills related to math and analytical processes
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Understanding of business fundamentals
• Understanding of importance of environmental and safe work practices
• General oilfield safety training
• H2S certification
• First aid certification
• Complete the Level I e-pilot course list

Responsibilities

• Ensure wells and equipment in assigned production area are operating correctly
• Recommend needed changes to improve production (POC adjustment, etc.)
• Maintain leases in an environmentally safe manner
• Report all leaks to your supervisor immediately, per HSE&E Handbook
• Monitor leases daily
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Remove all trash from leases (including pumping unit base)
• Keep vegetation off dikes, inside dikes, and around pumping unit
• Keep location free of equipment (rods, tubing, etc.)
• Ensure oil and gas is properly measured and sold to correct pipeline/ truck specifications
• Gauge tanks, cut tanks, work tanks, and ensure BS&W is acceptable
• Monitor gas meters, witness calibrations/ sample testing when appropriate
• Manage LACT’s start and stop monthly close outs & proving/ calibration
• Manage tank levels
• Report daily production promptly and with extreme accuracy
• Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor
• Work closely with production accounting group
• Review LOS Reports
• Recommend changes to reduce costs to your supervisor
• Ensure accuracy
• Monitor and maintain facility performance
• Review well failure reports
• Monitor Chemical Program
• Monitor downhole failures and make needed recommendations
• Compare actual production to expected forecast and report major variances to your supervisor
• Work with production engineers, area managers, and other relevant employees in making adjustments on wells as needed
• Perform routine maintenance as needed (repair or change out stuffing box packing, dump valves, etc.)
• Coordinate roustabout crew work as needed
• Compile reports promptly, insuring accuracy
• Track & Monitor well failure
• Ensure all reserve pits closed and report to supervisor if not
• Be willing and available to take on additional responsibilities
• Observe and coordinate rig work (production rod or tubing failures, etc.)
• Observe and coordinate roustabout crews’ work as needed, coordinating with your supervisor
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.