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Lease Operator I

John Wood Group
Gillette, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lease Operator I position at John Wood Group?

Are you looking for a long-term career opportunity with a reliable company? Come join Wood as a Lease Operator in Gillette Wyoming, working on our project along the Powder River Basin. Wood offers multiple health, dental and vision benefit plans and providers, 401k, PTO, life insurance and much more. Responsible for supporting all areas of the field operations.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required


Monitor control panels to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration

Operate engines and pumps to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks

Perform routine maintenance on equipment

Repair gas and oil meters and gauges

Unload and assemble pipes and pumping equipment, using hand tools

Attach pumps and hoses to wellheads

Start compressor engines and divert oil from storage tanks into compressor units and auxiliary equipment to recover natural gas from oil

Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells to re-pressurize them and force oil to surface

Supervise oil pumpers and other workers engaged in producing oil from wells


  • Always were appropriate PPE (FRC, hard hat, steel toed shoes/boots, safety glasses and hearing protection)
  • Drive appropriately for the conditions, always wear seat belt, do not use phones in any way while operating a vehicle
  • Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures when opening any piping or working on equipment including electronics
  • Follow call-out procedures when on call
  • Ensure contract workers in your area are wearing PPE and working in a safe manner. Implement stop work authority as needed
  • Report environmental spills immediately and erosion as it is found
  • Routinely check and maintain all mechanical equipment (ATVs, water pumps, maxi heaters, etc.)
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
  • Basic computer skills (excel, word, outlook)
  • Ability to understand gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
  • Ability to identify and fix most issues with limited or no direction
  • Must have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen and background check

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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