Posted 4 months ago
Lease Operator II
AI Summary
Operates and optimizes oil and gas production wells and surface equipment, monitors SCADA systems, performs troubleshooting and maintenance, and ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
About this role
Overview
As a Lease Operator II you will be responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and operating wells and associated surface equipment including pumps, natural gas compressors, pumping units, valve, tanks, and other vessels, and helps maintain a safe work environment for the company. A successful candidate must have a deep understanding of oil and gas and be capable of troubleshooting various production systems.
Responsibilities
Responsible for monitoring and optimization of all production and injection wells. This includes all process variables, ensuring that all production equipment is operating at peak reliability and efficiency, and acquiring and storing data.
Actively supports health, environment, and safety processes by accomplishing daily activities within applicable regulations and policies, carrying out duties in an environmentally conscious manner, following safe operating practices.
Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains oil and gas production equipment.
- Perform duties (as detailed below) associated with oil and gas producing operations; including but not limited to plunger lift wells, process equipment, compression, dehydration, etc.:
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Optimizing artificial lift systems.
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Testing wells.
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Acquires fluid level information.
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Records keeping and data input.
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Monitors computer control systems.
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Tests safety devices.
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Operates and monitors of SCADA.
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Partners with other employees, and contractors to ensure that all equipment is operating at peak efficiency.
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Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System to create work orders for inventory and work planning/prioritization.
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Assures all work performed adheres to customer's operational excellence standards and regulatory requirements.
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Drives on a routine basis.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of Lease Operator experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED 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, and stopping are 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.
- Must live within 50 miles of Sweeny, TX.
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