Lease Operator

Job Summary:
Inspect lease wellhead equipment to maintain performance, keep accurate records of production on gas leases, check oil, gas, and water levels, monitor gauges for correct pressure, and perform maintenance and minor repairs on lease equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain operations of wellhead equipment, keep accurate records of production, troubleshoot and correct issues, gauge tank batteries, maintain pumping units, saltwater pumps, repair small leaks, and report production information.
• Operate, test, and inspect pumping and wellhead equipment to ensure proper operation, operate and maintain electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knockouts, heaters, and stock tanks, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites. Ensure detection of oil, water or gas leaks, broken seals on tank valves, and proper operations of equipment; collect, analyze, and reset malfunctions on automated wells.
• Repair production equipment such as replacing defective valve seats, replacing elements in filters on compressor skids, minor repairs to stop leaks, etc. Replace gas meter batteries and update charts.
• Read and record daily data from lease oil and gas measurement equipment; complete required paperwork (e.g. gauge sheets, compressor and engine logs, and preventative maintenance logs); enter daily production readings and well test readings; run all required reports and recognize when well production is declining; and complete time sheets, daily work sheets, and logs.
• Ensure tank thief hatches are securely closed; ensure lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Advise water haulers when water is ready for pickup and disposal.
• Pick up at yard and transport solvent, grease, oils, valve seats, gloves, and other materials required for regular activities at work sites.
• Ensure proper servicing, maintenance, and security for assigned Company vehicle.
• Maintain general lease/well appearances; and maintain leases, wells, and pipeline right-of-way signs and various safety signs.
• Perform other duties as determined and required based on project need.

Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent, technical or vocational training preferred.
Experience: At least 2-5 years of equipment maintenance and repair experience within an oil and gas production plant/facility.
Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of electrical panels, gas engines, testers, phase separators, water knockouts, heaters, and stock tanks, and all other wellhead equipment and compressors on sites.
• In-depth understanding of how to test, repair, or adjust equipment to retain or recover lost production.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations in assigned areas.
• Working knowledge of computer software used to create and track work orders for mechanical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of lab top, note pad, or other handheld and computer devices.
• Strong ability to read and understand maintenance/operations manuals for equipment specifications parts and procedures in order to identify and ensure timely repairs are made.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, delegation, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions designed to prevent problems from occurring, and resolving escalated issues when necessary.
• Strong knowledge of and adherence to company and OSHA safety guidelines applicable to the work to include maintaining up-to-date safety knowledge.

Licenses/Certifications: Current Texas driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Physical Requirements:

• Sit for long periods of time while driving between Company yard and job sites.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift 40-60 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or equipment to exact positions.
• Repeatedly use fingers and hands to handle, install, position, and move materials, and manipulate tools.
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate various types of machinery and handheld equipment.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.
• Climb and balance on stairs, metal/wooden beams, ladders, or other structures/elevated areas.

Working Conditions:

• Work primarily at job site performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site; and may also include the following: dust, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and/or other harsh/hazardous solvents or disinfectants; electrical components, power lines, or other electrical hazards; rebar, blades, or other sharp objects/tools; high elevations, trenches, or crawl spaces.
• Travel locally during the work day between company yard and multiple jobsites, although some out-of-area travel may be expected with seldom overnight travel.
• Work irregular hours to include nights and weekends.