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Posted 2 months ago
Day/Night Lease Operator
PearsallOn-site
AI Summary
Operates and maintains oil and gas well sites and field equipment, performs well testing, monitors production, and completes required paperwork while following safety and environmental procedures.
About this role
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of Lease Operator experience highly preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements including background, drug test, MVR, agility and fit for duty.
- Physical Requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending stopping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
- Understanding of environmental and safe work practices.
Skills
Beam Pump OperationCathodic ProtectionElectronic Gas MeasurementEquipment CalibrationField MaintenanceFlowlinesLACT (lease Automatic Custody Transfer)Metering DevicesNatural Gas CompressionPlunger LiftProduction Tank BatteriesTroubleshooting Mechanical ProblemsWater DisposalWater InjectionWell Testing
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