Lease Operator

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing duties related to the daily operations and maintenance of assigned wells and production facilities. Prepares, maintains and submits daily reports for daily liquid/gas volumes production, chemicals used, well pressures, etc. Responsible for optimizing and maintaining oil and gas production and lease expenses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for the safe, efficient and environmentally sound operation of lease equipment, production facilities and water injection plants. This position has the authority to stop unsafe practices at any time.
• Responsible for production and injection well operations including routine maintenance of equipment and maintenance of the locations to company standards.
• Responsible and accountable for managing all fluids on the assigned route.
• Optimize each well on assigned route given daily operating conditions.
• Report problems requiring additional help or equipment to the Production Coordinator.
• Accurately record meter readings, pressures, and production volumes for report.
• Utilize appropriate safety equipment and ensure that all company policy, procedures, governmental regulations, etc. are adhered to.
• Witness and ensure accuracy of gauges, tests and run tickets performed by purchasers.
• Learn, maintain and optimize various forms of artificial lift.
• Understand LOE and cost impact.
• Maintain field offices, and company equipment including computers, vehicles, and cell phones.
• Work with automation systems, well control and liquid level monitors.
• Responsible for maintaining a neighborly and positive relationship with landowners and regulatory agency representatives.
• Comply with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as company policies.
• Perform and assume other duties and responsibilities as may be required at the direction of the Production Coordinator.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Applied science degree (AAS) in Petroleum Production Operations, Instrumentation and Controls Technology or related preferred.

Language Ability

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Mathematical Ability

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Word processing software, spreadsheets, e-mail, Patch IQ, Field Insights

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.