Lease Operator

• Ensure proper operation of production equipment including wells, compressors and/or sales meters for gas & oil production by monitoring and adjusting equipment.
• Provides daily measurement of oil, gas & saltwater production.
• Change charts (where applicable) and keep written/electronic records of production.
• Notifies oil transporter and vacuum trucks to haul oil & saltwater as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance & maintain written records (where applicable) on pumping units, SED pumps, compressors, engines, and glycol units. Maintains & monitors chemical program. Promptly corrects deficiencies (replace non-working gauges, vales, etc.) as needed.
• Identifies & research warning signals, adjust controls, troubleshoots & repairs equipment.
• Performs daily inspection of all pressure vessels, storage tanks, pumps, flow lines, and containment structures for mechanical integrity.
• Maintains a safe working environment by obeying all safety rules as outlined in the Safety Program & by reporting all accidents, unsafe conditions & acts to Management.
• Gauge production on assigned wells and report gauge readings, downtime and other pertinent well information to district office.
• Perform lease maintenance such as minor surface pump and production equipment repairs and adjustments; trim weeds, clean up trash, etc.; grease pumping units, service lease equipment, etc. -Note problems and/or recommend a course of actions to supervisor in order to decrease costs and increase production.
• Assist in witnessing meter calibrations; monitor rates and pressures on injection and disposal wells; make necessary adjustments; monitor chemical use; and test safety systems daily to maximize daily production. Must be able to utilize software that customers use.
• Perform work in a manner that ensures the secure and environmentally safe operation of all wells and leases for which the pumper is responsible.
• Must be self-motivated, strong ethics, ability to work with minimum supervision, have reliable attendance and demonstrate flexible cooperative behavior in the workplace
• Gauge production and test wells as required
• Ensure proper reporting of production and downtime
• Maintain production rate throughout the system
• Optimize production from wells by adjusting Pump-Off-Controller setpoints, etc.
• Diagnosing well problems with a focus on ensuring production optimization
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
• Make minor equipment repair
• May participate in leading safety meetings and reviews
• Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all people

Other duties as assigned

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, and monitoring separators, dehydration equipment, compressors, meters, pumping equipment, well sites, and control devices to ensure optimum production.
• Perform daily operational checks of assigned wells and production facilities to assure all equipment is operating and functioning properly.
• Maintains reports detailing items such as production volumes, fluid production, chemicals used, monitoring well pressures, etc.
• Makes minor necessary repairs on equipment to ensure minimal downtime while also considering company environment, safety, and health objectives.
• Performs general site maintenance including site clean-up and minor facility repairs. Will be expected to perform site safety shutdowns as well as report any spills, complete daily Job Safety Analysis, Lock Out Tag Out as required.
• Provide guidance and instruction to contract crews on well site.

• High School Diploma,
• 3 years’ experience, current drivers' license with no restrictions, and strong work history.
• Basic computer knowledge, self-starter with ability to work independently, troubleshooting and problem solving, and have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands and/or Work Environment:

• Exposure to sun, extreme temperatures, loud noise, wind, dust
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs or more with assistance
• Bending, stooping, standing for long periods of time
• Other duties assigned as needed

Now Hiring Lease Operators in Mansfield PA and surrounding areas.

Schedule is 8 on 6 off, 10 hours per day from 6PM to 4AM